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Exploring the Rock Cycle: A 9th Grade Science Unit Presentation

This unit plan focuses on teaching 9th-grade students the rock cycle, mineral identification, and laboratory safety. Students will engage in hands-on activities, group projects, and internet research to meet the objectives set by the curriculum. Utilizing various media and materials, learners will analyze rock samples, identify common minerals, and make predictions about changes in systems. Assessment methods include lab reports, group posters, and internet activities.

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Exploring the Rock Cycle: A 9th Grade Science Unit Presentation

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  1. CI 350 Unit Plan PresentationThe Rock Cycle By: Ashley Barton

  2. Analyze Learners  9th grade science (CATS 9)  14-15yrs old  Basic understanding of:  Earth’s layers  Laboratory safety  Internet use  Following instructions

  3. State Objectives SC.9.2.4 Properly and safely manipulate equipment, materials, chemicals, organisms, and models SC.9.4.29 Employ a variety of tests to identify common rock-forming minerals SC.9.4.30 Analyze and describe common rock samples using grain size and shape, and mineral composition

  4. State Objectives SC.9.3.2 Apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems RLA.9.3.1 Understand, communicate, and follow complex directions effectively TEC.9-12.5.1 Use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources

  5. Media and Materials  Computers with internet access  Rock samples  Mineral samples  Markers  Streak plates  Lab worksheets  Glass plates  Copper pennies  Steel nails  Dice  Poster board

  6. Media • www.nmlsta.org/rocks.pdf ; The Rock Cycle Game • www.beyondbooks.com/ear82/7.asp ; Earth Science Part 2: The Rock Cycle • www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/how-to.html ; Mineral Matters: How To Identify Minerals http://thescienceroom.bravehost.com/index2.html ; Rocks and Minerals activity

  7. Utilize Media and Materials Day 1: Introduction to the rock cycle The Rock Cycle Game

  8. Utilize Media and Materials Day 2: Review Rock Cycle Game Igneous Rocks Metamorphic Rocks  Crystal Size  Intrinsic Cooling  Extrinsic Cooling  Heat & Pressure  Metamorphic Rice Krispies 

  9. Utilize Media and Materials Day 3: Review of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks Sedimentary Rocks  weathering  erosion  deposition  compaction  cementation

  10. Utilize Media and Materials Day 4: Group Activity: Rock Cycle Poster Create Present to class

  11. Utilize Media and Materials Day 5: Introduction to minerals Common minerals Properties of minerals Color Streak Luster Hardness Fracture Specific Gravity

  12. Utilize Media and Materials Day 6: Mineral Identification Lab Rock Identification Lab

  13. Utilize Media and Materials Day 7: Review mineral properties Internet research activity Day 8: Continue/finish internet activity

  14. Learner Participation • Encompass students’ interests • Hands-on activities (game, labs, computer activity) • PowerPoint presentations with lectures • Overhead transparencies •  Class discussions/questions

  15. Evaluate • Worksheets Rock Cycle Dice Game •  Group posters •  Lab reports • Lab grade includes safety and ability to follow directions •  Internet activity

  16. Thank You

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