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Geology Unit Part 5 Rocks

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$19.99

This Rock Cycle Unit Bundle is a robust resource designed to engage students while saving teachers time. It includes 10 detailed lessons (50 minutes each) and a 14-page interactive work bundle that aligns seamlessly with a step-by-step slideshow for dynamic, guided instruction. The editable format allows teachers to customize materials to their needs and easily integrate them into Google Classroom, making it ideal for both in-person and virtual learning.

 

With hands-on activities, interactive games, visual quizzes, and creative projects, students will explore the rock cycle and the characteristics of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The unit concludes with quizzes, review games, and a unique Rock Auction Project, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.

 

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Lesson Structure:

  • Each slide in the slideshow advances step by step, delivering clear and engaging instruction.

  • The work bundle follows the slideshow, guiding students through critical notes, questions, and activities.

 

  • Interactive and Hands-On Activities:

  • Rock Cycle Musical Notes Activity: Students sing and act out their assigned rock type (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) for an engaging start to the lesson.

  • Igneous Rocks Activity: Includes floating pumice demonstrations, visual quizzes on rock textures, and comparisons of granite vs. obsidian.

  • Sedimentary Rocks Activity: Students use Milky Way bars to simulate rock cores and create clastic rocks with sand, gravel, and glue.

  • Metamorphic Rocks Activity: Students compress clay to simulate metamorphic rock formation and identify foliated vs. non-foliated rocks with interactive motions.

 

  • Assessment and Review Tools:

  • Built-in quizzes for rock identification, including visual and challenge questions with answers.

  • A 140-slide PowerPoint Review Game that reinforces key concepts.

  • Flashcards for study prep, integrated into the slideshow.

 

  • Creative Project: Rock Auction:

  • Students bid on rocks with monopoly money and create a poster project on their "purchased" rock.

  • Includes slides with rock descriptions to guide the auction and project.

 

Areas of Focus:

  • Characteristics and classification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

  • Processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, and metamorphism.

  • Hands-on experiments and labs for rock identification and formation.

  • Creative and interactive tools to ensure student engagement.

 

Earth Science teachers seeking a time-saving, engaging Rock Cycle Unit will find this resource invaluable. The dynamic slideshow, paired with a detailed work bundle, delivers seamless instruction while keeping students actively involved through hands-on activities and interactive games. With its built-in quizzes, creative projects, and editable format, this unit ensures effective learning with minimal prep. Whether you're teaching about igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rocks, this bundle is your go-to resource for captivating lessons that students will love.

 

Transform your geology lessons today with this comprehensive and interactive Rock Cycle Unit Bundle—perfect for busy educators and enthusiastic learners!

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