Overview: This week, students will be discussing types of rocks and the rock cycle. We will complete a rock cycle game where students will represent a piece of sediment going through the rock cycle. Students will create a comic strip or short story based on their game results.
Monday 10/5 Activity: Rock Cycle/Types of Rock Chart (ISN p.29-30) On page 29, students will draw a chart detailing the three types of rocks, how they are formed, specific types, and their uses. On page 30, students will complete a rock cycle diagram Both documents found below. | Tuesday 10/6 Activity: Rock Cycle Game! (ISN p. 31-32) On page 31, students will write their rough drafts/brainstorming for their Rock Cycle Comic Strip or Short Story On page 32, students will have their rock cycle game worksheet Both documents found below. | Wednesday 10/7 Students will have time in class to work on their Comic Strips or Short Stories Homework: Rock Cycle Journey Comic Strip or Short Story due Friday! Rubrics found below page1 Comic page 2 Short Story | Thursday 10/8 Ms. Flythe Out Activity: Weathering and Erosion video with questions On page 34, students will answer questions related to the video from Discovery Education | Friday 10/9 Ms. Flythe Out Due Today: Rock Cycle Journey Comic Strip or Short Story Activity: Weathering and Erosion demo On page 33, students will complete questions regarding weathering and erosion |
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