Introduction
Rocks are an important part of our world and can be found everywhere! They have been around for ever, since the beginning of the Earth, and are divided into 3 groups based on how they were formed. For this students will be introduce to all three types of rocks. Each student will get to be a rock detective and learn how they were made! Students will earn points based on the knowledge they obtain through rock cycle activities and reading materials.
Task
Standard: 3-3.1 Classify rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
Lesson Objective: Students will learn about the 3 different types of rocks. Students will use their textbook and the internet, to become detectives and find the characteristics and properties of the 3 types of rock to help them classify the rocks into groups. Students will create a class presentation on the 3 types of rocks.