This lesson includes a types of rock foldable and a cut, color, and paste activity where students arrange the cutouts into the order of the rock cycle, connecting them with arrows. Rocks and minerals unit big rocks are called pebbles. Types of rocks foldable due monday complete the types of rocks foldable. Three types of rocks virginia department of education.
On the back of the foldable, answer the following questions. Types of rocks and their properties pdf download geography. Characteristics of igneous rocks most igneous rocks are very hard made of crystals layering is not common in igneous rocks metamorphic rocks sedimentary and igneous rocks can become buried deep in the earths crust. Pdf the stages of the rock cycle foldable for science interactive. The rock cycle is a concept of geology that describes the transition of rocks between the three rock types. Questions at the end are required as part of the reflection and understanding of this lab. I give students a preprinted foldable for the three rocks in the rock cycle and ask them to take notes on each type of rock. Types of rocks on this side of the foldable you will be drawing and listing facts for each type of rock first, you need to use scissors to cut your paper along your horizontal lines that you drew. Oct 3, 2017 template for foldable for three rock types igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Ppt provided by elizabeth ridgeway lce lake country. Create a project that illustrates knowledge of the rock cycle and the three types of rocks. However, many stores that sell rocks often call them by names that are different from what a geologist would use.
The outside of your foldable should look like this. Use this study sheet to begin learning about different types of rocks and terminology related to rocks. Types of rocks foldable by the busy class teachers pay. R horizonbedrock this is solid, unweathered rock bottom layer. But even a small rock you find in your yard is pretty amazing. Cut out each piece on the two pages and staple together to form a flipbook. Most of us think of rocks as objects which dont change. After many years, layers of these tiny pieces of rock pile on top of one another. Jun 10, 20 free science foldables rock cycle foldable. Weathering, erosion and deposition flipped out science. Use the information provided in the book to answer the questions on the last page. Students will create a frayer model foldable which will help them understand the three different types of rocks.
Metamorphic rocks form when the buried rock is changed under high temperature and pressure. Any type of rock can transform into another type under the right conditions. Nasa has a great pdf worksheet that helps kids learn how. Over 100 pdf pages of readytorun materials covering the rock cycle, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and igneous rocks. Types of rocks foldable activity by living laughing teaching tpt. The rock cycle is earths great recycling process where igneous. Questions to write in and answerhow are igneous rocks formed. Rock cyclerock types foldable moore public schools. Follow the instructions both on the lab page and at each station. They glue the foldable into their science notebook as i glue a copy in my science notebook and place it on the overhead as a model for students.
Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. At least 4 samples for each of the following 12 rocks. Igneous rocks can form from the melting and cooling of magma underneath the earths surface. This foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, write the essential characteristics of the concept, draw a picture, and. In this activity, students will play games pretending to be rocks themselves. First, you need to use scissors to cut your paper along your horizontal lines that you drew. Synclines are typically a downward fold, termed a synformal syncline i.
Types of rocks and their properties pdf download geography the earths crust is composed of rocks. Rocks and minerals unit the science zonewhere everyones. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Teaching the rock cycle teaching packet is available here. Draw at least one picture of a metamorphic rock or how it was formed. Igneous rocks are also created above the earths surface, as lava cools and solidifies when it is exposed to the outside air. Weathering erosion and deposition lab do you have your lab page. Rocks, minerals, weathering and erosion activities bundle here is a useful foldable activity to use with an interactive science journal when teaching types of rocks and the rock cycle. On this side of the foldable you will be drawing and listing facts for each type of rock. Name date block the rock cycle the rock cycle is a group of changes. This lab will demonstrate different types of weathering, erosion and deposition.
Stratified rocks were formed from sediments deposited in flat horizontal sheets, but in some places the strata have been warped. For a challenge or for older students have them write their own definitions and examples and save on paper. Layered lookbook foldable use pages 2645 in the red inside the restless earth book front and back of foldable 1. This foldable activity is included in my earth science. This rubric will be used to evaluate a 3 part foldable giving information about sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks along with facts, illustrations and examples free rubric builder and assessment tools. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals.
I collect the three rock samples and give each student a copy of the rock cycle foldable that has been prefolded for them. Are you a 4th or 5th grade science teacher looking to save time. The assessment will test you on the definitions related to geological folds. Underneath, write characteristics about sedimentary rocks. On outside of booklet write sedimentary rock booklet and draw a picture. After all, most rocks have been around for millions of years. Different types of rocks behave differently under different conditions. Students should fold, cut, and glue the foldable into their science journal notebook. Types of rocks foldable graphic organizer one for each student. Many students, however, may not realize that rocks are important to the basic structure of a city. The cycle outlines how each rock type can be converted to another rock type through geologic processes.
Metamorphic rocks igneous rocks the rock cycle name. Types of rocks foldable rock cycle vocabulary by morpho. Students could write bullet points with information, questions, or draw diagrams. Introduce the activity to students with a discussion. Some questions will ask you to identify the false statement in the choices provided. Students will be able to define and describe how the three major types of rocks are formed. This type of rock is formed from igneous rocks that break down into smaller pieces and fall to the ground or to the bottom of a lake or river. A syncline is a fold with younger layers closer to the center of the structure. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock. Students construct foldable, cut out, match, and glue in definitions and examples. Magma is molten rock, but is not just liquid also contains bits of. Use a dictionary or the internet to find the meaning of each term. Teacher will bring a variety of beautiful colorful rocks. Three types of rocks foldable project types of rock poster presentation this rubric will be used to evaluate a 3 part foldable giving information about sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks along with facts, illustrations and examples.
These 15 anchor charts will help you teach key science concepts such as types of energy. Tiny rocks as small as grains of salt are called boulders. C horizonthis layer is larger and smaller pieces of weathering rocks. Sedimentary rocks metamorphic rocks igneous rocks ypes of rocks types of rocks foldable you have 2 days to complete this assignment using your textbook and your notes. Students list what is made from rocks and explain what they think about why rocks look different. Its the first thing you learn in a geology class very briefly the three types of rocks are igneous they form from the cooling of magma deep inside the earth. This presentation explains the 3 main rock types and their features. Types of rocks foldable 2017 germantown municipal school. For example, landscaping and gardening use many different types of rocks. Detailed illustration of the rock cycle including all the steps and rocks with labels. Strand rocks topic classifying rocks primary sol es. The layers eventually cement together to form sedimentary rock. Write how they form and explain how sedimentary rocks form.
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