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LESSON 7: The 3 Types of Rocks
Types of rocks have different properties
I can describe the 3 different types of rocks, explain how
they are formed, and how they change,
I will know I got it if I can sort rocks by their type on a
chart.
Starter: What did we learn is inside the earth? We learned
that many rocks make up the crust. Have you ever wondered
how these rocks are formed? There are 3 types of rocks that
make up our Earth’s crust.
VOCABULARY:
Igneous Rocks, a type of rock that solidified from lava or
magma
Sedimentary Rocks: a type of rock that formed from compressed
sediment
Metamorphic Rocks: rock that has been compacted with high
pressure and heat.
Rock Cycle: The process in which rocks melt in the earth,
uplift,
Erode, remelt, etc.
Fossil: signs of past animal or plant life left in
sedimentary rocks.
Sediments: tiny pieces of rock material carried by water.
Activity:
Read through the information on the 3 types of rocks. Then,
read the article Rocks: Here, There, Everywhere in your
activity books on page 11.
More Learning Links!
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3 types of rocks song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPgE74Vltdc
Studyjams
3 Types of Rocks
IGNEOUS
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Pumice
Obsidian
SEDIMENTARY
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METAMORPHIC
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Closing: Complete the following pages on the 3 types of rocks.
LESSON 8: The Rock Cycle
Types of rocks have different properties
I can explain how rocks are formed and change in a process
called the rock cycle.
I will know I got it when I can complete a paragraph and
diagram explaining the rock cycle process.
VOCABULARY:
Rock Cycle: The process in which rocks melt in the earth,
uplift,
Erode, remelt, etc.
THE ROCK CYCLE
Starter: Rocks are always changing. New rocks are always
being created inside the earth and on its surface. Old rocks
are always changing into different rocks. The go through a
process called the rock cycle. Rocks never die!
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Now we will watch a simulation showing how rocks are
constantly changing. This will help us learn the rock cycle.
We also have 2 great videos to watch these rocks in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vp6VnOA6bc#t=40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm6cCg_Do6k
Now Let’s Cook Up Some
Rocks!
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