Story of a Rock
In this activity, you will use creative storytelling techniques to show your understanding of the rock cycle. You should choose a type of rock and determine what might happen to it as it undergoes geologic changes. Then, think of a way to explain this in story form. You should give your rock a name and describe his/her adventures. Be creative and be sure you include the scientific information necessary to explain what happens to your rock. Your story will be graded on the following components:
Examples from Previous Years
The Story of a Rock: An Autobiography by Ima Rock
Important Vocabulary
Types of Rocks
Graphic Organizers
Suggestions for the rock cycle aspect of your story.
This outline is an example of the changes your rock might undergo. You can adjust it if you like,
or you are welcome to use this format. Of course your story might start at anypoint of the rock
cycle but should include all the possible phases of the rock cycle. This is the type of information
that you should be sure to include!