Rock Cycle Lesson

Created by Cassidy Bowles Oct. 13, 2020

https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/73364
Author: Cassidy Bowles
Subject: Environmental Science
Level: Upper Primary
License: Public Domain Dedication
Language: English
Overview

The three types of rocks and how they become each through the rock cycle.

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Rock types
There are different types of rocks found on Earth. These types are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.

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Differences
Sedimentary- these rocks form from small particles over time. They may contain fossils, minerals, or other
matter.

Metamorphic- metamorph means to change in form. These rocks form by heat and pressure from the Earth.

Igneous- These rocks are the result of cooled lava. They are often a dark color from the fire or heat.

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Rock Cylce
All of these types of rocks can be formed from each other over time.

If a volcano errupts, the lava will run down and harden into rock as it cools. This rock will eventually break
down into particles and can come back together with new particles. This will form a sedimentary rock. From
there, this rock can be burried in the ground. With built up pressure and heat, it will turn into a metamorphic
rock.

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Video
Bill nye rock cycle: https://youtu.be/BsIHV__voMk

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Video Response
If a river dries up, what type of rock would be created?

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Video Response 2
If sand was pressed down for 2,000 years, what type of rock would that become?

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