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    The lesson introduces students to the three types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed and changed through the rock cycle. Students will learn about the different rock types through a video, examining rock samples, and an edible experiment making rock types out of candy. They will then explain the rock cycle and identify unknown rock types based on observable characteristics.

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    The lesson introduces students to the three types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed and changed through the rock cycle. Students will learn about the different rock types through a video, examining rock samples, and an edible experiment making rock types out of candy. They will then explain the rock cycle and identify unknown rock types based on observable characteristics.

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    The lesson introduces students to the three types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed and changed through the rock cycle. Students will learn about the different rock types through a video, examining rock samples, and an edible experiment making rock types out of candy. They will then explain the rock cycle and identify unknown rock types based on observable characteristics.

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    Rock Cycle

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    The lesson introduces students to the three types of rocks - igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic - and how they are formed and changed through the rock cycle. Students will learn about the different rock types through a video, examining rock samples, and an edible experiment making rock types out of candy. They will then explain the rock cycle and identify unknown rock types based on observable characteristics.

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    Subject/Grade: Science/Third Grade

    Lesson Objective(s):
    I can classify the 3 types of rocks and describe how they are formed during the rock cycle.
    Georgia Standards of Excellence:
    Third Grade: S3E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the physical
    attributes of rocks and soils.
    a. Ask questions and analyze data to classify rocks by their physical attributes (color, texture,
    luster, and hardness) using simple tests. (Clarification statement: Mohs scale should be studied
    at this level. Cleavage, streak and the classification of rocks as sedimentary, igneous, and
    metamorphic are studied in sixth grade.)
    Engagement: 
    To peak students’ interest, the teacher will play the “3 Types of Rocks” song to provide insight
    on today’s lesson about the rock cycle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPgE74Vltdc
    The teacher will pass around rock samples of each type of rock (igneous, metamorphic, and
    sedimentary rock) and allow students to observe.
    Exploration: 
    As a mini lesson, the teacher will discuss how the rocks are constantly changing. The processes
    on Earth cause rocks to change from one type of rock to another, this is called the rock cycle.
    Using the powerpoint provided, the teacher will discuss the types of rocks (igneous,
    metamorphic, and sedimentary) and the process of the rock cycle. Meanwhile, the students will
    take notes of the 3 types of rocks in their foldable provided.
    The class will perform an edible experiment displaying the three different types of rocks:
    Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous. This experiment includes sweets to demonstrate how
    the different types of rock are formed.
    Materials: Aluminium foil, 9 starburst for each student (variety of colors), and Hot plate or
    something similar
    Procedures:
    1. Unwrap 3 Starbursts and place them in a stack on a foil. Cover them with foil.
    Sedimentary rocks are formed by pressure over time. Squish them together as hard as
    you can. They should stick together like a sedimentary rock!
    2. Take another stack of Starburst and place it on the hot plate until the Starbursts are soft,
    but not completely melted. (Adult supervision is needed.) Metamorphic rocks are
    formed by heat and pressure. Remove the Starbursts from the heat and squish them
    when they are cool enough. They should become easy to squish, and the colors will mix.
    3. Put the last stack of starbursts on the hot plate and let them melt into a liquid. Igneous
    rocks are made with extreme heat. Remove from the heat and allow the Starburst to
    cool. Once cooled, open it up. All the colors should be mixed together, with no visible
    layers.

    As a class, discuss the process of the rock cycle and allow students to eat their edible rocks.

    Explanation:
    1. Name and describe the three types of rocks.

    2. Is there a beginning or an end to the rock life cycle? Explain your answer.

    3. If you happened to find a rock you have never seen before, explain how you would
    identify it. What special clues would you use to decide if it were sedimentary, igneous,
    or metamorphic?
    Elaboration: 
    The Rock Cycle is a never-ending process. Igneous rocks form when magma is cooled down.
    Through weathering, rocks are broken down into smaller sediments, forming sedimentary
    rocks. Under great heat and pressure, rocks are changed into metamorphic rock. Each rock can
    change into one another.

    Evaluation: 
    Students will complete a written assessment, where they will answer questions connecting to
    the rock cycle.

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