Corinth : Types of Rocks
Presentation
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
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Standards-aligned
Abigail Luckstead
Used 2+ times
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14 Slides • 21 Questions
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(Independent Learning)
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Essential Question
How are rocks formed?
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Learning Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to...
identify the characteristics of three major types of rocks and explain the rock cycle.
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Today's Lesson
Today's lesson is all about rocks. You will have a chance to reflect on what you already know about rocks, explore 3D models of rocks, learn about the three major rock types and the rock cycle, and test your knowledge in an interactive game.
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Draw
Think about the coolest rock you have every seen and draw a picture of it below.
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Open Ended
What do you already know about rocks?
What are rocks made of?
What types of rocks are there?
Where can you find rocks?
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Corinth 3D Models
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Open Ended
Describe the rock in the previous 3D model.
This is granite, a type of igneous rock.
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Open Ended
Describe the rock in the previous 3D model.
This is limestone, a type of sedimentary rock.
How is it different from the granite you explored?
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Open Ended
Describe the rock in the previous 3D model.
This is quartzite, a type of metamorphic rock.
How is it different from the granite and limestone you explored?
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Open Ended
What were some similarities and differences between the rocks you explored? Remember, the first rock (granite) was igneous, the second (limestone) was a sedimentary rock, and the third (quartzite) was a metamorphic rock.
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Rocks and the Rock Cycle
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Dropdown
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Dropdown
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Dropdown
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Rock Cycle Diagram
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Open Ended
How does magma become igneous rock?
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Open Ended
How does igneous rock become sedimentary rock?
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Open Ended
How does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?
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Open Ended
What type of rock is the attached image? How do you know?
(if you don't know, use your resources!)
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Rock Review
On the next slide, you will be prompted to a website to read the short text to review the key concepts you learned in the video. Be sure to read through the chart at the bottom of the page containing key characteristics to look for to help you identify different rock types. Then, you will play an interactive game to text your knowledge!
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Click on this link to play the game.
https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/index.html
This is an interactive website activity.
Start with the Introduction
Click "Begin with Types of Rocks"
Read the article
Scroll down to find "Next: Start your rock collection"
Then "Begin Your Rock Collection"
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Open Ended
Why do rocks and the rock cycle matter to our lives and to scientists?
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Multiple Choice
True or False : All rocks and rock types are part of the rock cycle.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
True or False : Once a rock is transformed in the rock cycle, it is no longer a part of the cycle.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
This type of rock makes up 95% of the Earth's outer layer.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
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Multiple Choice
This type of rock is changed by extreme heat and pressure.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
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Multiple Choice
This type of rock may contain fossils.
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
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Open Ended
Explain in your own words how the rock cycle works. Be sure to include the name of each type of rock in your description.
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Open Ended
What questions do you still have about the topic of today's lesson?
(Independent Learning)
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