SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAPPING-Unit Plan
Timeline
Subject/Grade
10 days
Physical Geology
Course Content
Igneous, Metamorphic and
Sedimentary Rocks
Topic
Rock Types
Science Inquiry and- Application
During the years of grades 9 through 12, all students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to
construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations;
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
• Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
• Communicate and support a scientific argument.
Looking Back
Looking Forward
This unit builds upon the middle school Earth and Space Science strand
(beginning in grade 6). Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks are
introduced, rocks and minerals are tested and classified, plate tectonics,
seismic waves and the structure of Earth are studied, and the geologic record
is found (including the evidence of climatic variances through Earth’s history).
In the middle school Life Science strand, fossils and depositional
environments are included as they relate to the documented history of life in
the geologic record. In the physical science syllabus, support for waves,
thermal energy, currents, pressure and gravity are presented.
Content Standards
PG.IMSR.1
PG.IMSR.2
PG.IMSR.9
PG.IMSR.10
PG.IMSR.11 PG.IMSR.18
PG.IMSR.19
Key Ideas
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Rock Types
Rock Cycle
Texture of Igneous Rocks
Composition of Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rock Structures
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Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rock Features
Formation of Metamorphic Rocks
Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
Bowen' s Reaction Series-need to add
Content Elaboration
At the high school level, geologic, topographic, seismic and aerial maps must be used to locate and recognize igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary structures
and features. Technological advances permit the investigation of intrusive structures and the interior of Earth. Connections between the minerals present within
each type of rock and the environment formed are important. The processes and environmental conditions that lead to fossil fuel formation (Note: this links to
the energy resources section below) must include the fossil fuels found in Ohio, nationally and globally.
Bowen’s Reaction Series must be used to develop an understanding of the relationship of cooling temperature, formation of specific igneous minerals and the
resulting igneous environment. The focus is on knowing how to use Bowen’s Reaction Series, not to memorize it. Virtual demonstrations and simulations of
cooling magma and crystallization of the igneous minerals found on the series can be helpful in conceptualizing the chart.
Misconceptions
Mineral and Rock Terms:
Separations along bedding plane, like those that dominate most sedimentary outcrops, occur deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Rocks (and minerals) grow.
Coarse-grained rocks are rough, fine-grained rocks are smooth
Coarse-grained sedimentary rocks cooled slowly, coarse-grained igneous rocks formed in areas of high depositional energy, etc.
With minerals, the term 'massive' texture means that the samples are big.
There is little to no relationship between outcrops and bedrock, and at least in Upper Midwest the whole concept of what is bedrock is fairly nebulous (I suspect
students in mountainous areas may have a better concept of 'bedrock', but do not know...).
Instructional Input
Materials for Labs and Activities:
Instructional Resources: Details of materials to support instruction and learning
x Text: Modern Earth Science. Page #:Chapter 10
Safari Montage:__________________________
Graphic Organizers:
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Vocabulary ____________
Manipulative: _________
Mandatory Labs:
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x Activities: page 180
x Other: __page 192-93________________________
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Additional Resources
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Topic Outline/Objectives
Procedures: Details of the sequence of instruction
Lesson 1: Standards: PG.IMSR.1
PG.IMSR.11 PG.IMSR.19
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 1
Objectives: Identify the three major types of rock and explain how each is formed. Make a connection between the minerals present
within each rock type and the environment which formed the rock.
Lesson2: Standard: PG.IMSR.1
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 2
Objectives:
Describe how the cooling rate of magma and lava affects the texture of igneous rocks.
Classify igneous rocks according to their mineral composition.
Lesson 3: Standard: PG.IMSR.1
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 page 180
Objective: Experiment with rates of cooling and crystal sizes.
Lesson 4: Standard:
PG.IMSR.2
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 2
Objective: Describe a number of identifiable igneous rock structures.
Lesson 5: Standard: PG.IMSR.18
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 3
Objectives: Name the three main types of sedimentary rock and give an example of each. Include the minerals present in each type of rock
and the type of environment.
Lesson 6: Standard: PG.IMSR.19
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 3
Objective: Describe several identifiable sedimentary rock features and connect it to depositional environments.
Lesson 7: Standards: PG.IMSR.9
PG.IMSR.10 PG.IMSR.11
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 4
Objectives: Distinguish between regional and contact metamorphism. Discuss the environment where this occurs.
Lesson 8: Standards: PG.IMSR.9
PG.IMSR.10 PG.IMSR.11
Resource: Modern Earth Science, Chapter 10 section 4
Objectives: Distinguish between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks and give an example of each. Include environment
where metamorphic rocks are found and the minerals found in these rock types.
Lesson 9: Standards: PG.IMSR.1 PG.IMSR.9 PG.IMSR.10
Objectives: Classification of Rocks
PG.IMSR.18
Resource: Modern Earth Science, page 192-93