THE CHANGING EARTH Cyber lesson of: The Rock Factory by: Jacqui Bailey

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THE CHANGING EARTH Cyber lesson ofThe Rock
Factoryby Jacqui Bailey

• Created by Mrs. Mazzei

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Introduction
Have you ever picked up a rock and wondered where
it came from or how long its been on earth? Did
you know that rocks cycle through the
earth? Today we are going to learn about how
rocks cycle through the earth and different
types of rocks.
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Materials

• The Rock Factory by Jacqui Bailey
• Sticky Notes
• Clip Board
• Pencil
• Science Notebook
• Computer with Internet Access

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Before Reading
Use your Science Notebook to review concepts
discussed previously about rocks and the rock
cycle.
Before reading, discuss with a partner
information you know about rocks and where they
come from.

• While we read our text today, we are going to be
  hearing some words. Think about the words below
  and write down what you know about each word, or
  what you think the word means.

• Mantle

• Granite

• Pressure

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During Reading

• Purpose Summarize New Information

• Non- fiction texts provide new facts that we may
  not already know. Today, you will write a
  summary of the cycle a rock travels through. To
  hit this target you need to look for key words or
  phrases that will help us create a descriptive
  summary. Therefore, while we read today, your
  job is to write down a few important key words or
  phrases that will help us to create our summary
  after we finish reading the text. We will keep
  these sticky notes on a clip board.

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During Reading

• Looking at the cover what do you think the topic
  of this book is? Place one word on a sticky note
  that summarizes the topic of our book. Then
  place it on your clip board.

• While we read pages 2-7 use sticky notes to write
  down 3-4 words or phrases that you think are
  important to understanding how rocks are formed.

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During Reading

• Turn to your talk partner and discuss the words
  you wrote on your sticky note. Why did you
  choose to write down these words or phrases?

As we continue reading pages 8-13, jot down a few
more words or phrases on new sticky notes that
you think are important to understanding the
story. We will then share these words with your
talk partner.
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During Reading

• As you continue reading, continue to jot down
  words on a new sticky note that you think are
  important to understanding the story. We will
  then share these words with your talk partner.

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After Reading

• Place all of your sticky notes in sequential
  order.

• Then take out your Science Journal and a pencil.

• Create a paragraph using the words you wrote on
  your sticky notes to explain how a rock travels
  through a cycle over time.

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Beyond Reading

• Record any questions you may still have about the
  rock cycle beneath your summary paragraph.

• Click on the following links to learn more about
  the rock cycle to answer any questions you may
  still have about the rock cycle. Be on the look
  out for three different types of rock you learned
  about from these websites and examples of each
  type of rock. Record new facts learned in your
  Science Notebook.

The rock cycle and rocks Animated Rock Cycle The
Earth Floor
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Beyond Reading

• Rock Cycle Song (Sing to the tune of "Row, Row,
  Row Your Boat")
• SEDIMENTARY rock Has been formed in layers
  Often found near water sources With fossils
  from decayers
• Then there's IGNEOUS rock Here since Earth was
  born Molten Lava, cooled and hardened That's
  how it is formed
• These two types of rocks Can also be transformed
  With pressure, heat and chemicals METAMORPHIC
  they'll become.
• By   j.carlson-pickering

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Beyond Reading

• Using the information you learned from todays
  reading and research, create your own song about
  the rock cycle. You can choose from the tune of
  
• Mary Had a Little Lamb
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
• Jingle Bells
• In your song, be sure to include the three
  different types of rocks and their process of
  transforming.

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Rubric
SCORE 4 3 2 1
STICKY NOTES All sticky notes are in order of sequence with appropriate words to help create a summary. Most sticky notes are in order of sequence with appropriate words to help create a summary. Sticky notes are in some order of sequence with some appropriate words to help create a summary. Sticky notes are not in order of sequence. Recorded words are not helpful in creating an accurate summary.
SUMMARY All parts of the rock cycle were accurately addressed with specific labels or names in my summary. Most parts of the rock cycle were accurately addressed with labels or names in my summary. Some parts of the rock cycle were addressed with a lack labels or names in my summary. Misunderstandings are present. Little information of the rock cycle was addressed in my summary. The summary has inaccurate information.
SONG I included all parts of the rock cycle with three different types of rocks to a tune. Lyrics are accurate. I included most parts of the rock cycle with three different types of rocks to a tune. Lyrics are accurate. I included all parts of the rock cycle Lyrics are have some inaccuracy. The tune is not familiar for classmates to sing. I did not include all parts of the rock cycle with the different types of rocks to a tune.
WEBSITE RESEARCH I have answers to my questions along with new facts written in my own words about new information I learned from the websites. I have new facts written in my own words about new information I learned from the websites. . I have two new facts written in the some of my own words about new information I learned from the websites. I have one fact written with the words of the website.
PARTICIPATION I have shared and listened to my partner. I shared but didnt actively listen to my partner. I listened to my partner, but I didnt share. I did not share or listen to my partner.
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Credits

• Animated Rock Cycle
• http//www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/
  content/investigations/es0602/es0602page02.cfm
• The Rock Cycle
• http//www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link/earth/geolo
  gy/rocks_intro.html
• The Earth Floor
• http//www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/
  rock.html
• The Rock Cycle Song
• http//www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/oc
  ean/rocksong.htm
• Bailey, J. (2006). The Rock Factory A Story
  About The Rock Cycle. Minnesota Picture Window
  Books.

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Teacher Page

• If there is one copy of The Rock Cycle per
  student, the teacher may want to implement the
  lesson in small groups/guided reading groups if
  possible. The text is non-fiction and provides
  an abundance of information.
• Some students may need sections of the text
  re-read varying upon their reading ability. The
  re-reading text will enhance students ability to
  comprehend text, and confirm their word choices
  for their written summaries.
• The teacher may want to revisit some of the
  websites for factual information on specific
  types of rocks for the culminating activity of
  The Changing Earth, or the teacher may have
  students record information on a specific type of
  rock Metamorphic, Igneous, or Sedimentary to
  support the culminating activity further on in
  the unit.