Developmental Lesson Plan

Teacher Candidate: Lauren Kovacs Date: March 2021

Group Size: 25 Students Allotted Time: 60 minutes

Topic: Lesson Plan 1 - Rock Cycle Grade level: 3rd

Common Core/PA Standard(s):

● Standard - 3.3.10.A1- Describe the rock cycle and the processes that are
responsible for the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Learning Targets/Objectives:
● The third grade students will be able to list the three processes of the rock cycle.
● The third grade students will be able to restate what igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks are, look like, and how they’re made.
● The third grade students will be able to name/draw the steps of the rock cycle through
the guided worksheet that goes along with the model.

Assessment Approaches: Evidence:

1. model of rock cycle 1.Creating a rock cycle model
2. rock cycle labeling activity 2.labeling and drawing the different phases
3. thumbs up 3.observational
Assessment Scale:
1. Model of rock cycle
● 16-20 points on rubric - proficient
● <16 points on rubric - below basic

Subject Matter/Content:
rock cycle

Prerequisites:

● an understanding of labeling
● able to work in groups
● basic knowledge of the rock cycle
● igneous rocks
● metamorphic rocks
● sedimentary rocks
● an understanding that the rock cycle can work any direction
Key Vocabulary:

● Rock cycle: sequence of processes that change rocks over long periods of time.
● metamorphic rock: rock that has changed from another type of rock through high
temperature and pressure.
● igneous rock: rocks that form when melted rock cools and hardens.
● sedimentary rock: Rocks that form from sediment.
● weathering: breaking down of rock on Earth’s surface into smaller pieces.
● erosion: process of moving sediment.

Content/Facts:
● What the rock cycle is
-has 3 steps that are interchangeable and can be repeated over and over
- can be changed through melting/cooling, broken down and carried by water wind and
ice, and pressure/heat
-sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks
● Igneous rocks: most common rock in Earth’s crust, made from intense heat such as
magma
● Examples of igneous rocks:
-basalt
-granite
-diorite
● Sedimentary rocks: common on Earth’s surface, layers of sediment that falls to the
surface and piles into layers that get pressed together
● Examples of sedimentary rocks:
-sandstone
-shale
-conglomerate
● Metamorphic rocks: when a rock is changed from another type of rock through high
temperature and pressure
● Examples of metamorphic rocks:
-granite becomes gneiss
-limestone becomes marble
-shale becomes slate
● Sediment: pieces of broken down rock carried by wind, water, or ice
-through weathering and erosion
-break down into soil, sand, and clay
● Weathered rock
-sediment makes up 50% of soil

Introduction/Activating/Launch Strategies: (5 min) don't start content yet

-”good morning third grade, we’ve been studying the rock cycle and the three different rocks
that form through the process.”
-”Can anyone name the three types of rocks?” Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
-”Today we are going to learn how all three of these rocks connect to each other”
-First we will watch this brainpop video to review the rocks. While watching, think about how
they are alike and similar and how you think they could be connected.”
-play video https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/typesofrocks/
-Ask for responses
-Now before we become scientists ourselves , we’re going to watch one more brain pop video.
This time I’m going to pass out a worksheet to fill out while watching our video. These will be
good notes to keep while we conduct our inquiry after.”
-play video https://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/rockcycle/

Development/Teaching Approaches (final assessment goes here, 5 e’s )

-”So we know igneous rocks are made from?” melted rock / magma/ lava
-When a volcano erupts and the lava melts an already existing rock, the heat changes the form
of the rock, it cools, and it becomes an igneous rock. This process can happen in just a few
hours.”
-”Igneous rocks have special characteristics. They have very small mineral grains. They
usually contain air pockets, which will look like holes. And they are typically glassy looking.”
-”Metamorphic rocks change from the pressure of another rock. High temperature and pressure
form these rocks.”
-These rocks are typically found in the mountains. The rock near the surface can get pushed
down where the pressure on the rock squeezes it. The mineral grains get pushed together sooo
tight and if they get pushed together enough, the rock starts to change into metamorphic.”
-”As the rock undergoes pressure, the heat surrounding the rock comes into play. It starts to
heat up and it can change the minerals in the rock. It is important that the rock does not melt,
because if it melts what kind of rock would it turn into?” Right, Igneous. Notice how the
process is similar to the` two, metamorphic rocks just take less heat so the material doesn’t
turn into lava.”
-”Lastly we learned what rock?” sedimentary
-These rocks form from sediment. Sediment are those tiny pieces of rock that get moved
through erosion and weathering which we will learn about in a few days.”
-All the sediment after it has been moved builds up on eachother in layers.”
-”overtime minerals build up on the sediment causing it to stick together to form the rocks”
-”How are we feeling about the three different kinds of rocks? give me a thumbs up, sideways,
or down”
-”It looks like we are all getting a good grasp on the rocks!”
-”we are going to complete a KWL chart together on the board”
-Turn to your partners and talk about what you know about the rock cycle and what you want
to know. For now we are going to keep the learned column un answered.”
-fill out and go over chart
-”The rock cycle is a sequence of processes that change rocks overtime.”
-draw on the board the cycle shown in the book
-”remember the cycle doesn’t only have to go one way. An igneous rock can turn into a
metamorphic rock through pressure and heat or a sedimentary rock through breaking down and
carried by water and wind.”
-show how each of the rocks are connected and can transform into one another
-note how the cycle is on going
-”turn to your partner and discuss the following question- what is the rock cycle and what
happens during it?”
-have them share answers
-”Are you guys ready to be scientists?!”
-”We are going to create the three different types of rocks that can be found within the rock
cycle.”
-”We will transform our “rocks” from one to the other to show how they undergo changes.”
-get into groups
-pass out papers and materials
-”before we begin I am going to guide you guys through the first few steps”
-”we will be using starburst to represent the rocks “
-”As you can see I placed 3 real rocks at each group as well. There is one of each kind with a
label on it. You will want to use this rock to make sure your model represents the correct
kind.”
-”Okay now put out the place mat and unwrap the starburst. Notice how there is 3
distinguishable colors”
-”First lay out your starburst. This is going to represent the sediment”
-”Pick up three different colored pieces of the candy and begin to squish each color together.
Then lightly layer them on top of one another and press it together. You want to do it lightly so
you can still distinguish each piece.”
-have them do it
-”Be sure to draw on the inquiry worksheet what your model represents during this step and
also label it with the type of rock.”
-”Next you will be forming either a metamorphic rock or an igneous rock . Keep in mind how
these rocks are formed.”
-”when forming the metamorphic rock you want the rock to form a ball shape but the colors to
be more mixed together, like they started to warm up and mix together.”
-”When forming the igneous rock you want the rock to look very flat, and like it started to
melt. When you get to this step come up to the front of the class and hand me your plate. I put
the candy in the microwave so it will begin to melt. You will see how it represents the melted
rock”
-”you’ll also notice a color key at the bottom. You will want to color the arrows accordingly
stating which process happens for the one rock to turn into the other.””On the back of the
paper I also want you to describe the rock cycle in your own words and describe what happens
during each step.”
-have them complete the inquiry
-walk around and observe
-”When you all finish the model and worksheet, clean up your materials and return to your
seats.”
-”discuss their findings. Ask questions such as: What did you observe at each stage of the rock
cycle? What are similarities and differences? What isteps turn metamorphic rocks into igneous
rocks? What steps turn sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks? What rocks are formed by
heat? what rocks are formed by pressure?”
-”I am going to pass out a sticky note. I want you to answer the questions I have written on the
board and when you leave come and stick the sticky note on the board. Make sure your name
is on it” 1. What rock is formed slowly by layers adding on top of each other and squeezing
materials together? 2. Which type of rock is formed quickly by a material cooling and
hardening? 3. What causes metamorphic rocks to change?”

Closure/Summarizing Strategies: (5 min) can link to tomorrow lesson

-”Tomorrow we are going to learn about how the sediment breaks off of the rocks through
erosion and weathering”
-”Does anyone remember what I said those terms meant?”
-it is the process in which rocks break down into smaller pieces called sediment and get moved
through wind, water, and ice”
-”Tomorrow we’re going to be creating our own slope of dirt and see how the water erodes it
away and how we can connect it to how our rocks break down”

Accommodations/Differentiation: (1 student with any disability)

Follow all IEPs

Student X has an emotional disturbance and needs positive reinforcement. When the student
completes the inquiry for the day, if they did well they will receive a tally on their chart. Their
tallys add up at the end of each week that they are able to cash in for a prize. They also need
support with organizations. I will put in the worksheets for each day in their notebook so they
will not lose it. On the front cover of their notebook also contains the schedule of their day. I
will be sure to also give time warnings.
Materials/Resources: (book apa, rest title w link)
-3 rocks for each group (24 total)
-starburst (3 bags)
-plates (25)
-guided worksheet for model (25)
-guided notes worksheet (25)
-sticky notes (25)
-pencils (25)
-microwave
-paper towels
-white board
-smart board
-marker
-crayons
-computer
-Daniel, L. (2005). Macmillan Mcgraw Hill Science 5: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. (textbook)
-Publishers, H. S. (2006). Science, Grade 4: Earth Science: Units C and D, Vol. 2, Teacher’s
Edition (1st ed.). HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS. (textbook)
-pinterest handout https://www.pinterest.com/pin/2392606042264415/
Reflective Response:
Report of Student Learning Target/Objectives Proficiency Levels

Remediation Plan (if applicable)

Personal Reflection Questions

-Could rock examples have been included?

-Was there time to go over the inquiry before they handed in their papers?

Additional reflection/thoughts

Model of Rock Cycle Rubric

Name:

Date:

Advanced Proficient Below No Attempt

Completed the Followed the Followed the Didn’t Didn’t complete

model by model process model process accurately the model.
following the step by step. step by step but complete the
directions didn’t accurately steps in the
do a step. correct order.

Drawn Diagram Accurately Represents the Represents the Didn’t represent

of the sequence represents the steps the model steps the model the steps the
of events steps the model showed with 1 showed with 2 model showed.
showed. error. or more errors.

Describe what Descriptions Descriptions Descriptions Descriptions

happens in each 100% match match each step match each step match each step
step the rock each step and and what and what and what
cycle what happened happened to turn happened to turn happened to turn
to turn into that into that rock into that rock into that rock
rock. with 1 or 2 with 3 or more with over 5
errors. errors. errors.

Own definition Definition shows Definition shows Definition shows Definition shows
of rock cycle 100% a good little knowledge no knowledge of
knowledge of understanding of of understanding understanding
the rock cycle. the rock cycle. the rock cycle. the rock cycle.

Name Name is written Name is written Name is only No name is

neatly on paper on paper and the written on paper written on paper
and the bag the bag the model is or the bag the or the bag the
model is in. in. model is in. model is in.

Time Managed time Managed time Had trouble Had trouble

Management and finished and finished managing time managing time
model and model and and finished and didn’t finish
worksheet with worksheet. model and the model and/or
no guidance worksheet with worksheet with
needed. guidance. guidance.
 Rock Cycle Model Activity (back)

What is the rock cycle in your own words:

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What happens during each process:

Igneous:
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Metamorphic:
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Sedimentary:
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 Intro video guided worksheet

There are three types of rocks. ______, ________, and ________.

One type of rock can change into the other under the right _________.

Igneous rocks form when ______ rock ________ and _________.

Sedimentary rocks form on the surface usually from _________.

The sediment particles collect at the bottom of bodies of water forming

________.

Over time these sediments can _______ and _______ together to form
sedimentary rocks.

______ along with _________ can change them, creating __________

rocks.

Earth’s ________ ____________ will create metamorphic rocks.

The rock cycle is a ________ after all.

Igneous and metamorphic rocks can be eroded to form ___________

rocks.

________ and _________ rocks subjected to heat and pressure become

metamorphic.

Metamorphic and sedimentary rock can be ________ down and cooled

back into _______ rocks.
Inquiry idea:
Guiding powerpoint: