Administration Activities
Title Page: Rocks.
Work in a small group to answer 1 of the following questions.
Title Page: Rocks.
Work in a small group to answer 1 of the following questions.
Learning IntentionKnow everything there is to know about geology.
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Group Research
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: NOTE: BEFORE YOU START!! Remember that you can use a range of sources to get your answers. Use websites, online journals, videos, etc. - Heading in book: Geology - Define the term Geology - Find out what you need to do in order to become a geologist. - Brainstorm as many jobs that you can find that a geologist might do. - Write a paragraph about a geologist that talks about the following:
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Learning Intention- Know the various layers of the Earth.
- Be able to describe what each is made up of. - Know the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere. |
Success Criteria - I can draw label a diagram of the Earth's layers.
- I can tell a friend what each layer is made up of. - I can compare the Earth to an egg. |
Student Activities:
1 - Draw the image above (including labels)
2 - Use the internet to find out the following information:
1 - Draw the image above (including labels)
2 - Use the internet to find out the following information:
- What is each layer of the Earth made up of? Use the weblink to help you. Click here
- What is the lithosphere?
- What is the Asthenosphere?
3 - Describe how the structure of an egg can be compared to the structure of the Earth.
Test Yourself
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EXPLICIT TEACHING:
What is an igneous rock?
How is it formed?
What is the difference between the terms intrusive and extrusive?
Does cooling affect what a rock will look like?
What is an igneous rock?
How is it formed?
What is the difference between the terms intrusive and extrusive?
Does cooling affect what a rock will look like?
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
1 - Heading in book: Igneous Rocks.
2 - Copy the red text book into your workbook.
3 - Use the slide show to give 5 examples of Igneous Rock.
4 - Use the text below to describe the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock.
1 - Heading in book: Igneous Rocks.
2 - Copy the red text book into your workbook.
3 - Use the slide show to give 5 examples of Igneous Rock.
4 - Use the text below to describe the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock.
Research Task:
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Explicit Teaching:
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: 1 - Heading in book: Weathering 2 - Watch the videos on the right to help you with your understanding of the different types of weathering processes. 3 - Use the Internet to define the following terms
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Use this link to complete the following questions.
How can the following things cause weathering to occur?
Choose ONE of the weathering processes listed above to complete the following:
How can the following things cause weathering to occur?
- Water
- Frost or ice
- Tree roots or plants
- Wind
Choose ONE of the weathering processes listed above to complete the following:
- Use the internet to find a location/landmark in the world where a weathering process has occurred or is occurring.
- Draw a diagram of the rock formation in your chosen place (or google images)
- Describe how your location/landmark has been weathered including the type and process.
- Describe how your landmark/location has changed over time due to weathering.
ExtensionTHINKING QUESTION:
Can sedimentation be a problem? Why?
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Learning IntentionI know what sedimentary rock is and how it forms.
I can use secondary resources |
Success Criteria I will be able to identify sedimentary rock in in photos.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
1 - Put the heading Sedimentary Rock 2 - Watch the video on the right. 3 - What is a sedimentary rock? 4 - How is sedimentary rock formed? 5 - What does it look like? 6 - Find and draw a diagram of sedimentary rock. 7 - Go to This Website. Read through the information and answer the questions at the bottom of the website. 8 - There are 3 main types of sedimentary rock. Divide the rest of your page into 3. Use the internet, This link and this link to complete the following activities: |
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Clastic Sedimentary Rock |
Chemical Sedimentary Rock |
Organic Sedimentary Rock |
- Describe this type of sedimentary rock?
- How is this type of sedimentary rock formed? - Where is it found in the world? - Name some examples and what they are used for |
- Describe this type of sedimentary rock?
- How is this type of sedimentary rock formed? - Where is it found in the world? - Name some examples and what they are used for |
- Describe this type of sedimentary rock?
- How is this type of sedimentary rock formed? - Where is it found in the world? - Name some examples and what they are used for |
Learning IntentionKnow what a metamorphic rock is and how it is formed.
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Student Activities:
1 - Heading in Book: Metamorphic Rock. 2 - Write the information in the red text box into your workbook. 3 - Watch the video on the right. 4 - Read the following text and answer the following questions. a) What must happen in order for a metamorphic rock to form? b) What is something that actually happens inside the rock? c) What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism? d) Where do these types of metamorphism happen? |
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5 - Research the following 4 rocks - what are they each used for???
Extension
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Explicit Teaching:
What is the rock cycle? what happens to rock as it moves around the rock cycle? Student Activities: 1 - Heading in book: The Rock Cycle. 2 - Draw the diagram on the right. 3 - Watch the 2 videos below Thinking Question: 4 - What has to happen for rock to get from one form to the other:
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
1 - Complete the Revision Rock Interactive Activity - (you will need flash player access). Play the interactive activity then complete the REVISE and QUIZ located underneath the activity. 2 - Complete the Interactive Rock Activity - Be sure to complete every section by reading and completing the activity. |
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Practical - Making fossils
Fossils Interactive Activity + Worksheet
Student Activities
Click the game on the left hand side Watch the instructional video Play the game on easy, medium and hard. Using your answer screen, complete the following: 1 - Describe 3 types of fossils from your game 2 - Name the different layers that the fossils were found 3 - For each layer, research 3 interesting facts about that time period. ![]()
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