Summary Look at different kinds of rocks. Notice their texture, patterns, colours. Discuss their place in the rock cycle. Science content Earth/Space: Rock cycle, Earth Materials, Natural resources (5) Science competencies (+ questioning + manipulation + others that are in every activity) Processing/analyzing: classifying data, finding patterns (1 up) Lessons activity is in Rock observation and testing Rock Cycle Resource Capilano Rock and Gem Materials collection of various rocks e.g. sedimentary rocks showing layers, lava, mica, crystal, rocks containing metal ores Procedure Look at and touch the different kinds of rocks and discuss how they are formed. My collection: extrusive igneous - basalt (from Vancouver beaches), obsidian and cinders (from Oregon lava lands) intrusive igneous - granite, pink and grey (from Vancouver beaches) metamorphic - marble (offcuts from stone countertop store) sedimentary - sandstone and mudstone (from Vancouver beaches) Note: it is very hard, just by looking at a rock, and unless one is more expert, to determine whether a rock is sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous. Notes Rework to make more interesting. Grades taught Gr 1 Gr 2 Gr 5 Gr 6
