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PhysicalProperties

Lesson 5

Typesof Rocks

Lesson 6

Names of Rocks

Lesson 7

PhysicalProperties

Lesson 4

Finding Rocks

Lesson 1

Similar andDifferent

Lesson 2

PhysicalProperties

Lesson 3

Resources

Teacher

Created by Stacy [email protected] Lesson 1

Before we begin, let’s see if you can guess some things that are made from rocks.

Rocks are everywhere!


Clue #1It is in many classrooms.

What’s made of rock?

Clue #2It breaks easily.

Clue #3You can write with it.


What is it?

Chalk


Clue #1It is outside.


Clue #2It is black with yellow and white lines.Clue #3You can drive on it.


What is it?

A road


Clue #1It comes from deep inside the earth.


Clue #2It is very hot.

Clue #3It flows from a volcano.


What is it?

View this videoto find out!

(2:10)

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Pretend you are a geologist. You will use what you have

learned about rocks to correctly state the name of a

rock.

Lesson 2

By the end of our unit, you will:


When you are completing your work, ask yourself these questions:

Is my journal complete?

Is my work correct?

Did I work well with my partners?

Did I follow the directions?


You will be graded on the following:

Is my journal complete?Is my work correct?

Did I work well with my partners?

Did I follow the directions?

4 = You did all the above

3 = You did most of the above

2 =You did some of the above

1 = You did none of the above


Any questions?

Let’s begin!


identify places to find rocks

state different objects made from rocks

By the end of today you will:

Lesson 1


Let’s learn more about rocks.Watch these two videos.

Video 1 (2:36) Video 2 (1:03)

Think about:

Who studies rocks?

Where can you find rocks?

What is made of rock?

Lesson 1

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Now, answer the following questions in your science journal.

Make a web of places you can find rocks.

What is made of rock? Make a list.

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collect four rocks to observe more closely

Lesson 2


Lesson 2


What did we learn yesterday?

• A geologist studies rocks.

Think about where you can find rocks.Let’s go outside and find four rocks that you

would like to look at more closely.

Lesson 2

• You can find rocks in oceans, valleys and deserts.

• Buildings, statues and pottery are made from rocks.


1. Put your rocks on your desk. 2. Put a label on each rock.

3. Be ready to take a walk around the room to see what everyone found.

When we come back inside:

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state how your rocks are similar and different

Lesson 3


Lesson 3


Physical Properties of Rocks

Observe your rocks.

How are they similar and different?

Record your answers in your science journal.

Lesson 3


Watch these two videos.

Video 3 (3:32) Video 4 (1:38)

Think about:

Do you think your rocks are hard or soft?

Which rock is the biggest?

Which rocks are shiny? Which are dull?

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observe and describe the physical properties of your

rocks

Lesson 4


Lesson 4



Yesterday, we learned that rocks can be different

sizes

shapes

colors

hardness

Lesson 4



Compare the physical properties of your rocks.

Record your answers in your science journal.

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group your rocks from smallest to largest

weigh your rocks and order them from lightest to

heaviest

Lesson 5


Properties of Rocks

Put your rocks in order from biggest to smallest.

Use the student activity mat to help you.

Lesson 5

Record your answer in your science journal.


Properties of Rocks

Then, put your rocks in order from heaviest to lightest.

Use the student activity mat to help you.

Lesson 5


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identify the three types of rocks

Lesson 6


Lesson 6


Types of Rocks

There are 3 types of rocks:Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

Lesson 6

Video 5 (2:08) Video 6 (2:14)

Think about:

How is each type of rock formed?

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Types of Rocks

There are 3 types of rocks:Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

Lesson 6

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Learn more about how each type of rock is formed at these websites:


Think/Pair/Share

Think to yourself.What are the three types of rocks?

How are they formed?

Lesson 6

Turn to a partner and discuss the answers.

What are the three types of rocks? How are they formed?

Now, let’s talk about it as a class.

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compare your rocks to those in books and on websites

Lesson 7


identify the type of one rock

Lesson 7


Pick one rock. Look at the rock guides and websites. Can you guess the name of your rock?


Lesson 7

What’s your rock?

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Rock Websites

Rock Pictures and Names

Rock Pictures

More Teacher Resources


Teacher Resources

Video 1 Rocks: The Solid Earth Material #1 Introduction (2:36)

Video 2 Rocks: The Solid Earth Material #1 Geologist (1:03)

Video 3 Rocks: The Solid Earth Material #1 Rocks are Different (3:32)

Video 4 Rocks: The Solid Earth Material #1 Rocks are Different Sizes (1:38)

Video 5 Rocks: The Solid Earth Material #1 The Types of Rocks (2:08)

Video 6 Junior Geologist: Rocks and Minerals Three Types of Rocks (2:14)

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Intro What’s Inside the Earth? Volcanoes and Lava (2:10)

More Teacher Resources


Teacher Resources

Student Science Journal (10 pages)

Student Activity Mat (For Use With Lesson 5)

Teacher Lesson Plan

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