The Rock Cycle
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"It's hard to think of rocks as moving objects unless you pick one up and throw it! But rocks do move—slowly— as they are created, destroyed, and changed into new types of rock. The way rocks change over time is called the rock cycle." (http://science.jrank.org/kids/pages/83/ROCK-CYCLE.html)
<-- The picture to the left is a generalization of the rock cycle and how it applies to volcanoes, but for a more in-depth analysis, check out the links below!
Step 1- Exploration
Rock cycle links (English and Espanõl):
This animation link breaks down the rock cycle step by step- check it out below!
Step 2- Graphic organizer
Worksheets and Rubrics:
Below is the rock cycle graphic organizer which each student will have to print and fill out individually (required). Make sure to include all 3 rock types as well as the transformations. See the rubric for full requirements.
<-- The picture to the left is a generalization of the rock cycle and how it applies to volcanoes, but for a more in-depth analysis, check out the links below!
Step 1- Exploration
Rock cycle links (English and Espanõl):
- http://science.jrank.org/kids/pages/83/ROCK-CYCLE.html
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/science/environment_earth_universe/rock_cycle/revision/10/
- http://www.profesorenlinea.cl/geografiagral/Rocas_ciclo.html
- http://pendientedemigracion.ucm.es/info/diciex/programas/las-rocas/cicloderocas/barraflash.htm
This animation link breaks down the rock cycle step by step- check it out below!
Step 2- Graphic organizer
Worksheets and Rubrics:
Below is the rock cycle graphic organizer which each student will have to print and fill out individually (required). Make sure to include all 3 rock types as well as the transformations. See the rubric for full requirements.
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Rock Cycle Graphic Organizer | |
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File Type: | jpg |
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Rock Cycle Rubric | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
File Type: | png |