G11 Earth Science – Teaching Guide

240 MINS

ROCKS AND MINERALS LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction/
Presentation of objectives and terms
Content Standards Review
The learners demonstrate understanding of: Motivation Elicit of Prior Knowledge
 The three main categories of rocks, the origin, the environment and formation of common
Instruction/
minerals. Class discussion
Delivery

Practice Reporting
Performance Standards:
The learners shall be able: Enrichment Question of beliefs
 to differentiate different types of rocks, the origin, the environment and formation of
Evaluation Quiz
common minerals

Learning Competency:
The learners:
 shall identify the common rocks and minerals using their physical and chemical properties.

Specific Learning Outcomes:

The learners should be able to:
 classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

INTRODUCTION
Earth is composed of several types of minerals. Minerals refers to a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a crystalline structure.
Crystals are composed of repeating structural unit composed of atom of one or more elements. Crystals/elements present and their
qualities affects he minerals as they form. These crystals may be directly observable in some minerals but may be unnoticeable in others.
MOTIVATION
ONE PIC, ONE WORD
INSTRUCTION / DELIVERY /
Day 1: ROCKS AND ITS TYPE

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 G11 Earth Science – Teaching Guide
ROCKS ARE FORMED FROM AN AGGREGATION OF ONE OR MORE MINERAL AND OTHER SUBTANCES THAT CONCERNED INTO A SOLID
STRUTURE.
a. Igneous rock – are formed when molten rocks cool and harden
b. Sedimentary rock – are existing rocks that have been broken down into small particles.
c. Metamorphic rock – are rocks that have been in contact with high temperature.
Day 2: common groups of minerals
a. Native elements – made up of combination of chemical elements
b. Sulfides – made up of sulfur combined with another mineral usually metals
c. Oxides – are minerals compounds combining a metal with oxygen.
d. Carbonates – come from the combination of C, O and metal elements.
PRACTICE
Discuss the rock cycle

ENRICHMENT
Give some examples of several types of rocks and minerals.

EVALUATION
Quiz, multiple choice (10 pts)

MATERIALS
Laptop, pen and paper

RESOURCES
Exploring Life Through Science, Olivar II, j.t., Phoenix Pub, 2016

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

Mr. Vincent B. Ribon Ms. Famie Faminiano Mrs. Lorina G. Advincula, ChE, LPT, MAEd
Teacher, English Department Coordinator, English Department School Principal

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