Directions: Day 1

• Page B42—B47• Break students into 6 groups.• Assign a rock type to each group.• Students will fill in information using map activity. Students

must be prepared to answer the following questions:• 1. What is the definition of your rock?• 2. How is the rock formed?• 3. How is the rock used? ( except for sedimentary).• 4. What are some examples of this type of rock?• If time permits have teams who have the same rock compare

information.

Day 2

• Have teams finish comparing their maps and prepare to present information to the class and choose representatives to present to class.

• Have groups share and fill in information on smartboard tree map, while the remainder of the class fills in the new information.

• If time permits have each student write a summary of one rock type. (paragraph)

Types of Rocks

What is a metamorphic rock?

What is an igneous rock?

What is a sedimentary rock?

Metamorphic rock is formed

because

As a resultIgneous rock is formed

As a resultsedimentary rock is formed

As a resultbecausebecause

Metamorphic rock

examples uses

Igneous rock

examples uses

Sedimentary rock

examples uses