Name: _____________________
Period: _____
Unit 2: Rocks
UNIT TEST DATE: __________________
Objectives: :
1) Understand how rocks form.
2) Classify rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic
3) Identify rocks based on physical characteristics
4) Understand the rock cycle.
Class Lessons:
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rock Cycle
ASSIGNMENTS
Learning at Home: (Do these at home, in study hall, computer lab or the library
BEFORE doing other assignments, and bring any questions you have with you to class).
Due Date:
For each of the following topics, either read the section in the text
book OR watch the two corresponding videos on the metfan869
Hommocks Earth Science Department YouTube Channel
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Igneous Rocks pp 121- 126 OR Igneous Rocks (5 min video) and
Reference Table p. 6 – Igneous Rock Chart (6 min video)
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Sedimentary Rocks pp. 127 – 131 OR Sedimentary Rocks (7 min
video) and Reference Table p. 7 – Sedimentary Rock Chart (3 min
video)
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Metamorphic Rocks pp 133 - 137 OR Metamorphic Rocks (9 min
video) and Reference Table p. 7 – Metamorphic Rock Chart (3
min video)
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Rock Cycle pp118-120 OR Reference Table p. 6 – The Rock Cycle
(4 min video)
Basic Knowledge/Skills Practice:
Due Date:
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Regents Practice
ESRT Rocks: Igneous
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ESRT Rocks: Sedimentary
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ESRT Review: Rocks and Minerals Practice
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ESRT Rock Cycle
Applications:
Hands-On Activities
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Rock Identification and Mystery Box (LAB)
Critical Thinking, Reading, or Writing:
Due Date:
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Igneous Dating Game
Help Betty Basalt find her dream rock! See handout for
instructions.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Did you complete all the assignments on time?
Yes
No
Did you do the online Rocks Practice test?
Yes
No
What was your score? _____ out of _____ = _____%
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