The rock cycle is an illustration that is used to explain how the three rock types are related to each other and how earth processes change a rock from one type to another through geologic time. Get information about how the rock cycle works from the dk find out website for kids. Picture courtesy ed freeman getty images matt rosenberg is an awardwinning geographer and the author of the handy geography answer book and the geography bee complete preparation handbook. This book was created and published on storyjumper. You must describe at least three transitions that occurred during your life, such as changing from metamorphic to igneous, igneous to sedimentary, and sedimentary to igneous. You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rock mineral your rock becomes. Sep 03, 2012 well, it definitely got to my brain and i have officially changed from a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock. The author uses colorful pictures and creative text in describing the rock cycle, differences between rocks and minerals, and other related topics. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. You will write a narrative story about what life is like in the rock cycle. When the earth cooled the molten lava solidified into igneous rock.
Posted by becca on jan 31, 2014 in fun stuff 32 comments. Extrusive igneous rocks is the product of a erupting volcano and then solidify. Embedded animations will illustrate the path of a rock moving through the rock cycle. Im peter, and i want to tell you all about the rock cycle. As a rock is pulled downward by shifting of the crust, temperatures rise to as high as 2,400 fahrenheit. Use this lesson after introducing the rock cycle to students.
Rock cycle comic strip project ms a science online. The rock cycle started with the molten rock that made up the early surface of planet earth. This 16page packet includes notes for the teacher, a detailed project assignment sheet, a student learning contract, a project checklist, several organizational handouts rock cycle information sheet, rock cycle diagram, storybook plan, powerpoint plan, a project final evaluation rubric, and a basic timeline for the teacher. Having 24 dice at each location allows multiple students to be at each station at the same time. Plate tectonic movement is responsible for the recycling of rock materials and is the driving force of the rock cycle. This activity will teach students about the rock cycle and the process of change that rocks undergo. Rocks are composed primarily of minerals and can be an amalgam of different. The sample diagram illustrates the series of natural processes that can change rocks from one kind to another. A beautiful rock formation in alabama hills, lone pine, california. Improve your knowledge on the rock cycle and learn more with dk find out. Statement of purpose focus statement of purpose focus step in the rock cycle is focused. This cutaway view of earth shows where some common rockforming processes occur. Over time, this rock gets weathered and eroded, and the cycle begins again. Rock cycle comic strip imagine that you are a rock.
In this activity you will create a story about you, a metamorphic rock. The story of the rock cycle by alektra arce on prezi. A story about the rock cycle describes how a rock is made and the different changes that it goes through. Rock cycle journey contributor dlese type category instructional materials types activity note this resource, vetted by nsta curators, is provided to teachers along with suggested modifications to make it more in line with the vision of the ngss. Your assignment is to create a childrens storypicture book that teaches the concept of rocks and. At that temperature, the rock can melt and form a whole new substance. You can start out as an igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, magma, or sediment sand. Dorling kindersley, dk, eyewitness and the open book logo are trade marks of dorling kindersley limited. The assignment was to write a narrative and do character sketches to illustrate the rock cycle. Any rock cycle explanation needs to begin with the three major types or families of rocks. The story about the rock cycle science works bailey, jacqui, lilly, matthew on. Each rock type is altered when it is forced out of its equilibrium conditions.
When our rock is cooled, you can see how all the different pieces combined to make an igneous rock, with uniform structure throughout. The rock cycle helps us understand what conditions helped formed those rocks, which can tell us a lot about the history of a region. This kidfriendly book educates your little ones on the path of the rock cycle. About the book the rock is story of inspiration, patience and perseverance.
This rockforming process may occur underground at depth, in which case the product is an intrusive or plutonic igneous rock, such as granite or gabbro. This cutaway view of earth shows where some common rock forming processes occur. Well, it definitely got to my brain and i have officially changed from a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock. It can be a biography there was once a little sedimentary rock n. Not only did my students write a childrens book while learning about theme, perspective, the 5 elements of stories and the writing process. In the past when i used the paper dice that come with the lesson, it took time for each student to. May 24, 2018 join raymond the rock on an adventure throughout the rock cycle. Rocks and minerals help scientists decipher things about past periods on our earth and other planets. Rock cycle comic strip higley unified school district. Rock cycle book assignment 2019 west linnwilsonville.
The important point is that the book will result in lots of questions from your child and build a sense of wonder about why things are the way they are in the world. Hey there mickey the bee, im here to tell you about the rock cycle. Dec 12, 2017 the rock cycle is a concept of geology that describes the transition of rocks between the three rock types. The rock cycle demonstrated with jelly beans the videos offered great visuals and to test our understanding we practiced by creating our own rock cycle together on the white board with printed and laminated clip art images. Each time the main animation stops, click the blinking feature to see a visualization. Nov 24, 2015 about the book the rock is story of inspiration, patience and perseverance. You will be provided with a prewritten introduction and conclusion.
The book is factually accurate and great for learning about the rock cycle. Rock cycle story book assignment name period date your assignment is to teach what youve learned about the rock cycle to someone who doesnt know about the rock cycle. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock. More heat and pressure melting,cooling, and crystallization more weathering and erosion thank you for your time. The way rocks are formed determines how we classify them. Rock story you are going to create a rock story, where you will tell the story of a rock going through all the changes of the rock cycle. Igneous rock its still me rockette, except i have been eroded into sediments. While not considered to be fully aligned, the resources and expert recommendations provide teachers with concrete examples and expert guidance.
Intense heating results in hot liquid rock magma bursting through earths surface and turning into solid igneous rock. Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. Children will follow a little rock s journey from the core of the earth into the hands of a very lucky little boy. Your task is to produce a creative comic strip or mini comic book describing the changes you go through as you progress from one form of rock to another the rock cycle. This book discusses the importance of rocks to both people and nature and how the rock cycle can be compared to other natural cycles. Points will be awarded based on accuracy and creativity. You will be creating story that follows a rock through its many changes during the rock cycle. We showed you one path for the rock cycle, but really any rock can go from one type to another. Each type of rock is formed differently and can change from one type to another over time.
I mentioned on twitter a few weeks ago that my son had written a story for his sixth grade science class. Join raymond the rock on an adventure throughout the rock cycle. Each type of rock in the rock cycle is discussed volcanic, sedimentary, and metamorphic. For a minute itjust stayed there wandering what justhappened. You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rockmineral your rock becomes. Matthew lilly examines how rock is made and how it got the way it is today.
A rock story anotebooksnovels science fiction short stories april 25, 2017 this is just a short fun story about the rock cycle in a new creative and depressing way. Discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are created and how they can be recycled as part of the rock cycle in the earths crust. The rock cycle story project i would like to say that i am very proud of my students. Here is an example of the rock cycle describing how a rock can change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic over time. This book can be used for a 2nd grade science lesson in which students examine different rocks that they brought and categorize them as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous. They occur naturally in nature and you may notice them in places like the mountains or in stream beds as well as many, many other places. How the rock cycle works geology rock cycle dk find out. The cycle outlines how each rock type can be converted to another rock type through geologic processes. You know, when an igneous rock becomes a sedimentary rock, etc. One day a big glob of lava got away it kept goingand going then it stopped. Inside earth, heat, pressure, and melting change sedimentary and igneous rock into metamorphic rock. Children will follow a little rocks journey from the core of the earth into the hands of a very lucky little boy. I made it through that tough adjustment and now i am solid and healthy again.
I, the igneous rock, is found on the surface in areas current. The rock cycle is a basic concept in geology that describes transitions through geologic time among the three main rock types. For example, an igneous rock such as basalt may break down and dissolve when exposed to the atmosphere, or melt as it is subducted under a continent. Statement of purpose focus statement of purpose focus step in. You can write a story, a childrens book with illustrations, a cartoon strip or a poem. Name date block the rock cycle the rock cycle is a group of changes.
Igneous rock forms when magma molten rock cools and solidifies. What are some good story ideas about the rock cycle. Im just stumped on what i should make my story about. Join the rock as he journeys through lifes challenges to find out his purpose in life. The rock cycle grade 4 guided reading level r wendy conklin on. The first time we saw an image of the rock cycle it confused us with all the all the arrows going all over.
This last change has taken me full force through the process of the rock cycle. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. They will appear on pages of this book to help you with comprehension, understanding the science topic, and to give you some cool facts. The rock cycle is a concept of geology that describes the transition of rocks between the three rock types. One other process in the rock cycle is the cooling phase, which occurs when rocks are taken out of the high heat and pressure environments that caused change. You must complete the prewrite outline and include all rubric material. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. The rock cycle rocks are constantly changing in what is called the rock cycle. A rock is a naturally occuring substance that is made of two or more minerals we see rocks everyday.