write a creative story about a rock that goes through the rock cycle (it should explain what experiences the rock undergoes to turn from one rock into another
Starter Activity
TASK- Fill in the missing vowels for key words relating to today’s lesson.
Sdmntry
Sedimentary
……….
Mtmrphc
Metamorphic
……….
Sdmnt
……….
Sediment
Fssl
Fossil
……….
Wthrng
……….
Weathering
Lv
Lava
……….
Mgm
rsn
……….
Magma
………..
Erosion
Grnt
……….
A, E, I, O, U
Granite
Volcano
Vlcn
Vowel- a letter
representing a
vowel sound:
……….
EXTENSION- Based on these key words, what do you think we are studying? Why?
The Rockin’ Rock cycle
Learning Objectives:
To describe the Rock cycle and identify its various stages.
To recognise that change in one process can cause change in something else.
What is the Rock cycle?
What are the
three types of
rock?
What might we
mean by the
‘Rock cycle’?
What is the
Rock cycle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=pm6cCg_Do6k&t=237s
What is the
Rock cycle?
Make a simple sketch of the rock
cycle from page 12 of your
textbook.
Add labels as explained in Question
1 on page 13.
AFL Check: What is the Rock cycle?
Will an igneous rock today
always be an igneous rock?
Why/why not?
Can an igneous become a
sedimentary rock? How?
Can an igneous rock
become a metamorphic
rock? How?
No, rocks are always changing
form. These processes take
millions of years.
Yes, through weathering and
erosion it can enter the ocean as
a deposit and be compacted into
a sedimentary rock
Yes, through extreme heat
and pressure.
Try the Rock cycle song
TASK- Sing along to the song as we watch the clip!
The rock cycle is the process by which rocks of one kind
change into rocks of another kind.
• There are three main kinds of rocks:
1) Igneous rock
2) Metamorphic rock
3) Sedimentary rock
Each of these rocks can change into the other kinds in
many ways e.g. cooling/melting, erosion.
CLIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53lMdHzvGCQ
AFL Check: Rock cycle quiz
TASK- Complete the following quiz.
1. Does the rock cycle ever stop?
2. What are the 3 categories of rock?
No
Sedimentary, Igneous,
Metamorphic
3. Could a rock go from sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?
Yes
4. Could a metamorphic rock became an igneous rock?
Yes
5. Could a rock go through the entire cycle in our lifetime?
No
6. Does geology move quickly or slowly compared to our lives?
Geology- the study of
rocks.
Slowly
The Roll and
Rock Game
• The winner is the first person to collect a
sample of each of the three rock types.
• Set-up
• Place the metamorphic, sedimentary
and igneous rock sample cards face-up in
the relevant collection zones.
• Write your name on your collection
record card.
• Choose one of the three rock zones to
start in and place your counter there.
• Each number on the dice represents a
different process in the rock cycle, apart
from 6 which means ‘roll again’
The Roll and Rock Game
Playing rules
1. Players take it in turns to roll the dice.
2. If you roll a number that relates to a physical process that is possible from your position on the board,
move along the corresponding arrow to the next stage of the cycle. You must move if a move is possible.
3. If there is no arrow relating to a physical process that starts from your position on the board, you must
remain in the same position and await your next turn.
4. For example, if your counter is on ‘Igneous rock zone’, you must roll a 2, 3, or 4 to move forwards. If you
rolled a 2, you would move your counter along the ‘weathering and erosion’ arrow to the ‘Sediments’
zone. If you rolled a 1 or a 5, you would stay where you are. If you rolled a 6, you would get to roll again.
5. If you can move, move your counter along the arrow of the corresponding physical process and place
your counter in the next zone.
6. If you land on a rock zone, collect a card from the appropriate collection pile and record the name of the
rock you have collected on your collection record card. If you land on sediments or magma, do not collect
a card.
7. The winner is the first person to complete their record card by collecting a sample of each of the three
rock types (sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic).
The Rock Cycle
TASK
Write a cartoon strip or creative story about a rock that goes through the
rock cycle. (The story should explain what experiences the rock undergoes to
turn from one rock into another.)
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Defines the rock cycle
Explains how Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic rocks are formed
Correctly use a range of key terms e.g. sediment, magma, erosion, deposition,
compaction, cementation
Connects different stages of the Rock cycle
Is well presented and creative
EXTENSION- Why is it not expected that all rocks will go through every stage of the cycle?
Peer Assessment
TASK- Use the success criteria below to give your partner a WWW and an EBI.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Defines the rock cycle
Explains how Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic rocks are formed
Correctly use a range of key terms e.g. sediment, magma, erosion, deposition,
compaction, cementation
Connects different stages of the Rock cycle
Is well presented and creative
The Rockin’ Rock cycle
Learning Objectives:
To describe the Rock cycle and identify its various stages.
To recognise that change in one process can cause change in something else.
Plenary
• TASK- Record your main
findings from today’s lesson in
your book.
Today I observed the Rock Cycle. I
discovered that…
You want to rock some more?
Two great interactive websites:
https://www.learner.org/series/interactive-rockcycle/
http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games
/level2.htm
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