Imb Lesson Plan
Imb Lesson Plan
Imb Lesson Plan
Class: ELED-3221-002
Date:
edTPA Indirect Instruction Lesson Plan Template
The Classification of Rocks
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Central Focus/Big Idea: Rocks
Subject of this lesson: There are so many rocks on Earth and they are all different, but there are
ways to classify the different types of rocks.
Grade Level: 4th Grade
NC Essential Standard(s):
4.P.2: Understand the composition and properties of matter before and after they undergo a
change or interaction.
4.P.2.3: Classify rocks as metamorphic, sedimentary or igneous based on their composition, how
they are formed and the processes that create them.
Next Generation Science Standard(s): 5-PS1-3: Make observations and measurements to
identify materials based on their properties.
21st Century Skills: Flexibility & Adaptability 4 th Grade Outcome: students can show that
different processes of science are ongoing, but the theories of these processes can change;
Initiative & Self-Direction 4th Grade Outcome: students can conduct investigations from
questions they have created themselves
Academic Language Demand
Language Function: Students are going to analyze the rocks that they are given at the
beginning of the lesson. They are going to categorize the different characteristics of rock
types.
Analyze
Argue
Categorize
Interpret
Predict
Question
Compare/contras
t
Retell
Describe
Explain
Summarize
Prior Knowledge (student): The students should know how to look at an object and talk about
what they observe from this object. Also, they should know what the three different types of
rocks are.
Content Knowledge (teacher): The teacher should know the characteristics of the different types
of rocks and how they are formed.
Accommodations for special needs (individual and/or small group): This class is a Talent
Development class, so I do not see the need to make any accommodations for special needs.
Materials and Technology requirements:
-21 rocks with a number on each one; one for each student in the class
-10 sets of card sorts; one for each pair of students
-21 charts for classifying rocks
-21 evaluation worksheets
-A PowerPoint https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ttw3yJLgiClfmvARuB9wQ_sqpnR3LNvyWddgPFf4h
X8/edit?usp=sharing
Total Estimated Time: I think this lesson will only take one day because it is just introducing
how to classify rocks and not getting really deep into the topic.
Source of lesson:
-http://www.lcmm.org/education/resource/on-water-ecology/identifying-rocks.html
-Macmillan McGraw-Hill Science: North Carolina
Safety considerations:
-I will make sure that with the rocks that I pass out do not have any sharp edges so students dont
hurt themselves on the rocks.
-I will have everything precut for the students because they dont have to use scissors then and it
saves time.
Elaborate:
Classifying Their Rocks
Students will head back to their tables and work with their table members to determine what kind
of rocks they have at their table. They will need to fill in the chart worksheet with evidence that
supports what type of rock they think it is. As students are working I will walk around asking
questions, such as
What things are you looking for in your rocks?
What characteristics have you noticed in your rock?
Evaluate:
Summative:
Students will complete a worksheet in which they have to classify the three rocks that were on
their tables at the beginning of the lesson and then answer some questions about how rocks are
formed and the different characteristics of rocks.
Formative:
As students are working I will be walking around the classroom asking questions during each
portion of the lesson to check for understanding.
To be completed after the lesson is taught as appropriate
Assessment Results of all objectives/skills:
Reflection on lesson:
CT signature/confirmation: _________________________________ Date: ________________
Classifying Rocks
1-6. Take some time to look at the rocks on your table. With the people at your table work together and
discuss the different characteristics of the rocks. Write down the characteristics that you notice. Based off of
these characteristics determine what types (metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary) of rocks you have. (1
point each)
Rock
Number
Characteristics
Type of Rock
on
sedimentary
or igneous
rocks
that
are deep
underground.
9. When _______________ and _______________ breaks down rocks into
sediment it then needs _______________ and _______________ to turn into a
sedimentary rock.
10. A metamorphic that has minerals formed into large crystals is called a
_______________ metamorphic rock.
11. When lava cools quickly it forms small or no crystals in an
_______________ _______________ rock.
12. A(n) _______________ _______________ rock is formed when large pieces
of rocks/pebbles are cemented together.
13. When other rocks are melted down it becomes magma, when the magma
_______________ and _______________ either inside or outside the Earth it
forms an igneous rock.
14. A metamorphic rock that has ribbon like layers in it is called a
_______________ metamorphic rock.
15. When fine pieces of rocks/pebbles are cemented together they create
_______________ _______________ rocks.