You will need:
• Science
Book
• Science Notebook
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil
• Crayons or Markers
Day 1
The Rock Cycle
Introduction:
Types of Rocks Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRaInMDNyE8
Introduction Summary –
• Rocks are classified by the way they are formed.
• Igneous rocks are formed when lava from volcanoes cools and hardens above earth’s
surface or when magma cools and hardens above earth’s surface
• Sedimentary rocks are formed when elements wear rock down into tiny particles of
dust. They are moved around by wind, rain or water where they are compacted and
cemented together to form layers.
• Metamorphic rocks are igneous or sedimentary rocks that change after being exposed to
extreme heat and pressure.
• The Rock Cycle is when rocks undergo changes that make them turn into a different
type rock.
• A person that studies rocks is called a Paleontologist.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/rock-cycle.htm
Up Next: Rock Cycle Vocabulary
Weathering
When rocks are broken
down into smaller fragments.
Erosion
When rock fragments are moved
by some force of nature.
www.mrscalaban.com/Erosion.htm
Deposition
When rock fragments are
laid down in a new location.
Igneous Rock
Formed by cooling and
hardening of hot liquid
rock
Sedimentary Rock
Formed when sediments are
pressed and cemented together
Metamorphic Rock
Formed when rocks are
changed by heat & pressure.
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Erosion
Deposition
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Assignment:
Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book
Weathering – When rocks are broken down into smaller fragments.
Erosion – When rock fragments are moved by some force of nature.
Deposition – When rock fragments are laid down in a new location.
Igneous Rock – Formed by cooling and hardening of hot liquid rock.
Sedimentary Rock – Formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together.
Metamorphic Rock – formed when rocks are changed by heat and pressure.
Day 2 –
Metamorphic Rock
You will need:
• Science Book
• Science Notebook
• Pencil
• Crayons or Markers
•Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book
REVIEW:
What
rock isclassified?
formed by cooling and hardening
How type
are rocks
of hot liquid rock?
By
Igneous
how they
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are formed
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Weathering
smaller fragments?
What type rock is formed when sediments are
pressed and cemented together?
Sedimentary
Rock
What is it called when rock fragments are
moved by some force of nature?
Erosion
What is it called when rock fragments are laid
down in a new location?
Deposition
What type rocks are formed when they are
changed by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
Rock
Metamorphic Rock Study Jam
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/metamorphicrocks.htm
Types of Metamorphic Rocks
Gneiss -
•Pronounced like the word “nice”.
• Grey or pink with dark streaks or layers.
Glittery.
•Medium to course grained
• Is sometimes used as facing stone on buildings
Types of Metamorphic Rocks
Slate
• Often grey
• Fine-grained
•Used for roofs, floor tiles, billiard table tops and tombstones
Types of Metamorphic Rocks
Hornfels
• Dark colored
• Fine-grained
• Used for decorative stones
Types of Metamorphic Rocks
Marble
• Swirls and veins of many colors
• medium to course grained
• used for sculptures, building
stone, sometimes used in paper,
plastic and toothpaste
Compare – Shows how two or
more things are alike.
Contrast – Shows how two or
more things are different.
Day 3 –
Igneous Rock
You will need:
• Science Book
• Science Notebook
• Pencil
• Crayons or Markers
•Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book
Types of Igneous Rocks
Obsidian
• Dark to black
• glassy
• frequently carved for jewelry –
such as earrings, bracelets, and
pendants
Types of Igneous Rocks
Pumice
• Light colored
• frothy
• used as an abrasive material in
hand soaps and emery boards
Types of Igneous Rocks
Basalt
• Dark colored
• fine-grained
• used in aggregate (a component of a composite
material used to resist compressive stress)
Types of Igneous Rocks
Granite
• Light colored
• course-grained
• Used in architectural construction, ornamental stone
and monuments
Compare – Shows how two or
more things are alike.
Contrast – Shows how two or
more things are different.
Day –
Sedimentary Rock
You will need:
• Science Book
• Science Notebook
• Pencil
• Crayons or Markers
•Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book
Types of Sedimentary Rocks
Coal
• Black or brownish black
• course-grained
• Largest source of energy for the generation of
electricity worldwide
Types of Sedimentary Rocks
Sandstone
• White, tan, brown, reddish, dark
colored
• Sandpapery feel
• Common building and paving material.
Types of Sedimentary Rocks
Conglomerate
• Colorful
• Course-grained
• Used for construction industry and decoration.
Types of Sedimentary Rocks
Limestone
• Abundant fossils, greys, tans,
lighter shades
• Fine grained
• Used for manufacture of paper, linoleum,
fiberglass and carpet backing.
Compare – Shows how two or
more things are alike.
Contrast – Shows how two or
more things are different.