At that temperature, the rock can melt and form a whole new substance. Each time the main animation stops, click the blinking feature to see a visualization. Posted by becca on jan 31, 2014 in fun stuff 32 comments. Join raymond the rock on an adventure throughout the rock cycle. Im peter, and i want to tell you all about the rock cycle. Each rock type is altered when it is forced out of its equilibrium conditions. I mentioned on twitter a few weeks ago that my son had written a story for his sixth grade science class.
Rock story you are going to create a rock story, where you will tell the story of a rock going through all the changes of the rock cycle. About the book the rock is story of inspiration, patience and perseverance. Each type of rock is formed differently and can change from one type to another over time. A beautiful rock formation in alabama hills, lone pine, california. The story of the rock cycle by alektra arce on prezi. Children will follow a little rocks journey from the core of the earth into the hands of a very lucky little boy. Join the rock as he journeys through lifes challenges to find out his purpose in life. This cutaway view of earth shows where some common rockforming processes occur. Rock cycle book assignment 2019 west linnwilsonville.
This activity will teach students about the rock cycle and the process of change that rocks undergo. Over time, this rock gets weathered and eroded, and the cycle begins again. Rock cycle comic strip project ms a science online. When the earth cooled the molten lava solidified into igneous rock. This kidfriendly book educates your little ones on the path of the rock cycle. The rock cycle grade 4 guided reading level r wendy conklin on. Im just stumped on what i should make my story about. One other process in the rock cycle is the cooling phase, which occurs when rocks are taken out of the high heat and pressure environments that caused change.
In the past when i used the paper dice that come with the lesson, it took time for each student to. The rock cycle demonstrated with jelly beans the videos offered great visuals and to test our understanding we practiced by creating our own rock cycle together on the white board with printed and laminated clip art images. Statement of purpose focus statement of purpose focus step in. Discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are created and how they can be recycled as part of the rock cycle in the earths crust.
Use this lesson after introducing the rock cycle to students. It can be a biography there was once a little sedimentary rock n. While not considered to be fully aligned, the resources and expert recommendations provide teachers with concrete examples and expert guidance. The author uses colorful pictures and creative text in describing the rock cycle, differences between rocks and minerals, and other related topics. This book was created and published on storyjumper. The rock cycle story project i would like to say that i am very proud of my students. A rock story anotebooksnovels science fiction short stories april 25, 2017 this is just a short fun story about the rock cycle in a new creative and depressing way. You can write a story, a childrens book with illustrations, a cartoon strip or a poem. You will write a narrative story about what life is like in the rock cycle. For example, an igneous rock such as basalt may break down and dissolve when exposed to the atmosphere, or melt as it is subducted under a continent. This cutaway view of earth shows where some common rock forming processes occur. Each type of rock in the rock cycle is discussed volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Nov 24, 2015 about the book the rock is story of inspiration, patience and perseverance. The way rocks are formed determines how we classify them. I made it through that tough adjustment and now i am solid and healthy again. The assignment was to write a narrative and do character sketches to illustrate the rock cycle. Having 24 dice at each location allows multiple students to be at each station at the same time. Children will follow a little rock s journey from the core of the earth into the hands of a very lucky little boy. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. This book discusses the importance of rocks to both people and nature and how the rock cycle can be compared to other natural cycles. Any rock cycle explanation needs to begin with the three major types or families of rocks. Rocks and minerals help scientists decipher things about past periods on our earth and other planets. Rock cycle story book assignment name period date your assignment is to teach what youve learned about the rock cycle to someone who doesnt know about the rock cycle.
Points will be awarded based on accuracy and creativity. More heat and pressure melting,cooling, and crystallization more weathering and erosion thank you for your time. What are some good story ideas about the rock cycle. The sample diagram illustrates the series of natural processes that can change rocks from one kind to another.
You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rock mineral your rock becomes. Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. We showed you one path for the rock cycle, but really any rock can go from one type to another. This book can be used for a 2nd grade science lesson in which students examine different rocks that they brought and categorize them as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous. The rock cycle started with the molten rock that made up the early surface of planet earth. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock. They will appear on pages of this book to help you with comprehension, understanding the science topic, and to give you some cool facts. Dec 12, 2017 the rock cycle is a concept of geology that describes the transition of rocks between the three rock types.
Matthew lilly examines how rock is made and how it got the way it is today. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. May 24, 2018 join raymond the rock on an adventure throughout the rock cycle. Rock cycle comic strip higley unified school district. Not only did my students write a childrens book while learning about theme, perspective, the 5 elements of stories and the writing process. Well, it definitely got to my brain and i have officially changed from a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock. I, the igneous rock, is found on the surface in areas current. Your assignment is to create a childrens storypicture book that teaches the concept of rocks and. One day a big glob of lava got away it kept goingand going then it stopped. You can start out as an igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, magma, or sediment sand.
The first time we saw an image of the rock cycle it confused us with all the all the arrows going all over. Your task is to produce a creative comic strip or mini comic book describing the changes you go through as you progress from one form of rock to another the rock cycle. This rockforming process may occur underground at depth, in which case the product is an intrusive or plutonic igneous rock, such as granite or gabbro. Dorling kindersley, dk, eyewitness and the open book logo are trade marks of dorling kindersley limited. The rock cycle helps us understand what conditions helped formed those rocks, which can tell us a lot about the history of a region. A story about the rock cycle describes how a rock is made and the different changes that it goes through. How the rock cycle works geology rock cycle dk find out. As a rock is pulled downward by shifting of the crust, temperatures rise to as high as 2,400 fahrenheit. The rock factory is an information book about the rock cycle. In this activity you will create a story about you, a metamorphic rock. You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rockmineral your rock becomes. Embedded animations will illustrate the path of a rock moving through the rock cycle. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Rock cycle journey contributor dlese type category instructional materials types activity note this resource, vetted by nsta curators, is provided to teachers along with suggested modifications to make it more in line with the vision of the ngss.
The story about the rock cycle science works bailey, jacqui, lilly, matthew on. You must complete the prewrite outline and include all rubric material. You will be creating story that follows a rock through its many changes during the rock cycle. Igneous rock forms when magma molten rock cools and solidifies. The rock cycle is an illustration that is used to explain how the three rock types are related to each other and how earth processes change a rock from one type to another through geologic time. Name date block the rock cycle the rock cycle is a group of changes. The rock cycle rocks are constantly changing in what is called the rock cycle. You must describe at least three transitions that occurred during your life, such as changing from metamorphic to igneous, igneous to sedimentary, and sedimentary to igneous. A rock is a naturally occuring substance that is made of two or more minerals we see rocks everyday.
Statement of purpose focus statement of purpose focus step in the rock cycle is focused. They occur naturally in nature and you may notice them in places like the mountains or in stream beds as well as many, many other places. The book is factually accurate and great for learning about the rock cycle. The cycle outlines how each rock type can be converted to another rock type through geologic processes. Here is an example of the rock cycle describing how a rock can change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic over time.
Rock cycle comic strip imagine that you are a rock. Improve your knowledge on the rock cycle and learn more with dk find out. The important point is that the book will result in lots of questions from your child and build a sense of wonder about why things are the way they are in the world. Igneous rock its still me rockette, except i have been eroded into sediments. The rock cycle is a basic concept in geology that describes transitions through geologic time among the three main rock types. This last change has taken me full force through the process of the rock cycle. Intense heating results in hot liquid rock magma bursting through earths surface and turning into solid igneous rock. Picture courtesy ed freeman getty images matt rosenberg is an awardwinning geographer and the author of the handy geography answer book and the geography bee complete preparation handbook. Inside earth, heat, pressure, and melting change sedimentary and igneous rock into metamorphic rock. Hey there mickey the bee, im here to tell you about the rock cycle. This 16page packet includes notes for the teacher, a detailed project assignment sheet, a student learning contract, a project checklist, several organizational handouts rock cycle information sheet, rock cycle diagram, storybook plan, powerpoint plan, a project final evaluation rubric, and a basic timeline for the teacher. Rocks are composed primarily of minerals and can be an amalgam of different.
Plate tectonic movement is responsible for the recycling of rock materials and is the driving force of the rock cycle. The rock cycle is a concept of geology that describes the transition of rocks between the three rock types. You know, when an igneous rock becomes a sedimentary rock, etc. When our rock is cooled, you can see how all the different pieces combined to make an igneous rock, with uniform structure throughout. For a minute itjust stayed there wandering what justhappened. You will be provided with a prewritten introduction and conclusion.
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