Week 28

(Types of Rocks)

Learning objective = Students learn and understand the three basic types of rocks and how rocks form.

Resource 1 = https://www.khanacademy.org/science/middle-school-earth-and-space-science/x87d03b443efbea0a:the-geosphere/x87d03b443efbea0a:the-rock-cycle/e/understand-the-rock-cycle

Resource 2 = https://studyjams.scholastic.com/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/rock-cycle.htm

Lab (My Adopted Pet Rock)

Imagine you found a secret cave, and hanging from the ceiling are huge, super long and thick icicles made of rock! They're called stalactites. If you see those giant rock icicles, what can you guess about the secret cave?

Rocks and Minerals | Science Trek | Grades K-2, 3-5 Science Teaching and Lesson ResourcesThis video series from IdahoPTV's Science Trek defines the different types of rock and how they are formed. Learn about the ways rocks are classified and find out all the ways rocks can be changed. Learn about the rock cycle and how to identify different minerals and gems!