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The Rockin' Rock Cycle- Igneous Rock Lesson PlanThe Rockin' Rock Cycle- Igneous Rock Lesson Plan
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Alabama Learning Exchange
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3rd - 5th
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1 hr 30 mins
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The Rockin' Rock Cycle- Igneous Rock

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Fifth graders recall prior knowledge about rocks. For this igneous rock lesson, learners work in cooperative groups to perform experiments to classify the properties of igneous rock. They write a detailed paragraph and illustrate the rock cycle.

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Concepts

igneous rocks, rocks, the rock cycle

Additional Tags

characteristics of igneous rocks, igneous, rock cycle, science

Pros

  • The hands-on activity reinforces rock cycle concepts in an engaging way

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  • None

Common Core

W.3.2.a W.3.2.b W.3.2.c W.3.2.d W.4.2.a W.4.2.b W.4.2.c W.4.2.d W.4.2.e W.4.4 SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d

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