Introduction
Today we are going to have an extra special lesson. Today's lesson is going to be all about rocks. We are going to learn all about the rock cycle. The rock cycle is what moves rocks throught the three stages that form our different types of rocks. We are going to learn the difference between the three types of rocks. Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary are our three types. We are going to learn about the properties that help you differentiate these types. We are also going to take a crack at how to find rocks on an identification table or a dichotomous key. We are going to learn about how to identify minreals using a key as well. Today, we are going to put on our geologist hats. We are going to get to pretend we are students trying to learn all we can about rocks. We want to have all the knowledge we can of today's average geologist in order to become honorary junior geologists.
Task
Your task today is simple kids today you need to put on your geologist hats and think like geologists. We are going to learn just a fraction of all the great things a geologist knows. Today you need to follow the links to learn all about rocks and how to follow a key to name them. We are going to learn the differences between the kinds of rocks. We are going to learn about how the rock cycle can cause change in the rock type. We are going to learn how to follow a dichotomous key to name rocks as well as minerals. Today you are going to follow the given instructions of Gary Geologist in the process to view six different websites and answer ten questions to prove you have really learned all about rocks and minerals through the eyes of a geologist in order to become honorary junior geologists!!
Process
"Why, hello there. My name is Gary Geologist and I am going to guide you guys through the process of becoming an honorary junior Geologist. Just follow these easy steps and answer a few questions!"
Step 1: Click on the image of the Rock Cycle to learn a song teaching you all about the rock cycle.
Step 2: Click on the Igneous Rock and visit this website to learn all about this type of Rock!
Step 3: Click on the Metamorphic rock to find a video telling you the characteristics of metamorphic rocks!!
Step 4: Click on the image of sedimentary rock to learn all about this type of rock.
Step 5: Click on the photo of the feet steppingstones to learn all the different test used to help identify rocks and minerals.
Step 6: Click on the image of various rocks. Use this website to view and print the dichotomous keys for all three types of rocks.
Evaluation
"Well kiddos its seems that you have made your way through training. Congratulations you should now have the necessary information to become junior rangers! Are you excited? Are you ready to be honarary junior geologists? Well GREAT I am glad to hear it you are just a few steps away from earning your badges. Now is the hard part. I hope you payed attention to the websites and what each individually asked you to looked at. I am now going to ask you ten questions and if you get them right you will get to be a honorary junior geologists!"
Junior Geologist Training Completion Questionnaire
- Which Rock is formed by compaction and cementation?
- Which Rock Form is formed by heat and pressure.
- Igneous Rock is formed by a process known as ______________.
- Intrusive and Extrusive are a subset of which Rock Form.
- Which Rock Type is generally the most dense.
- Clay, Sandstone, and Limestone are examples of which Rock form.
- Debris of weathered rocks and minerals, as well as dead plants and animals are known as __________.
- Color, cleavage, hardness, density are all characteristics used to identify rocks or minerals?
- What kind of rock do I have if I know the following characteristics:
- Metamorphic
- Light in Color
- Reacts to acid
10. What kind of rock do I have if I know the following characteristics:
- Sedimentary Rock
- Sediments making up rock are large in size.
- Does not react with acid
- Shiny and Black
Conclusion
For your Final Evaluation, you will have to take the role of a real geologist. Go on a walk to the local park or your neighborhood. Along the way pick your favorite rock. Write a paragraph about the rock. Describe its features. Describe what you noticed about it. Use the tools you have learned about naming rocks to figure out which type of rock you believe you found and include which type you believe it to be.
Credits
cafesmom.com
chambersburg.k12.pa.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=24370
clipartbest.com
clipartpanda.com
dipbiogeo.unict.it
earthscience.stackexchange.com
easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-sedimentary-rocks/
gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/blog/rocks-minerals/?source=webgains&siteid=54264
geology.about.com/cs/basics_roxmin/a/aa011804a.htm
geology.about.com/video/What-Are-Metamorphic-Rocks-.htm
sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/classify-it/
uwgb.edu/dutchs/Petrology/IdentifyRxMin.htm
youtube.com/watch?v=xOdbMTPXOFk