Rock Cycle / Rocks and Minerals Unit
Joyful Learning - Megan Joy
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2nd - 5th
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48 pages
Joyful Learning - Megan Joy
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Rock Cycle / Rocks and Minerals Unit
This unit includes the following resources for exploring the types, composition, and cycle of rocks & minerals:
- Rocks & Minerals K-W-L Chart
- Background Knowledge Writing Prompt
- Vocabulary Wall Cards
- Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
- Rock & Mineral Identification Charts/Posters
- Igneous Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Sedimentary Rocks
- Minerals
- Rocks & Minerals (mixes)
- Types of Rocks (Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary) Descriptive Writing Activity
- Mohs Hardness Scale Poster Chart
- Mos Hardness Scale Activity
- Sorting Rocks by Properties Activity (sorting sheet and labels)
- Venn Diagram for Comparing & Contrasting Rocks
- Observing like a Geologist Activity
- Rocks & Minerals Informational Booklet
- Rocks & Minerals Research Booklet
- Rock Cycle Poster
- Rock Cycle - Color & Write
- Rock Cycle - Color, Label, and Write
- Illustrating the Rock Cycle Activity/Assessment
- Rock & Mineral Information or Matching Cards
- Geode Informational Article & Investigation
- Geology Research Project
- Geologist Job Application Activity
- Rock Candy Experiment
I use this along with a collection of actual rocks to make the experience hands-on. Students love bringing in their own rocks throughout the unit, as well. Aside from the geode investigation, all materials in this resource can be used without physical rocks.
Total Pages
48 pages
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N/A
Teaching Duration
1 month
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