Rocks Grade 3 Classroom 222 Teacher Barkemeyer Burdell-Hunt

Our Learning Targets S3CS3. b. I can use computers for observing, measuring, and using objects in science activities to get information. S3CS5. d. I can communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly and find information in reference books and on computers. S3E1. b. I can explore the physical features of rocks, observing shape, color, and texture, and hardness. ELAGSE3W2: I can write informative texts to explain a topic and share ideas and information clearly. ELAGSE3W6: I can use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others. ELAGSE3W7: I can do a short research project that builds knowledge about a topic. ELAGSE3W8: I can recall information from experience or gather information from print and digital sources. ELAGSE3SL4: I can report on a topic with appropriate facts and relevant details. ELAGSE3SL5: I can create engaging audio recordings poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visuals when needed to show certain facts and details.

What is a Rock? A rock is a naturally formed solid made of grains of one or more minerals. Rocks come in many shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. Rocks may look different from one another, but they are alike in one way. Rocks are made of minerals.

Sedimentary Rock Sedimentary rock are formed by Rocks made when materials settle. into layers and get squeezed. Until they harden into rock. If the bits of rocks that were squeezed together were small, the sedimentary rock will have a smooth texture. You can feel a rock’s texture by rubbing the rock with your fingers.

Sedimentary Rock

Name a specific type of Sedimentary Rock Gypsum Rock How would you describe this sedimentary rock?

Metamorphic Rocks A metamorphic rock is a rock that has been changed by heat or pressure. Gneiss is one kind of metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rock forms deep in Earth`s crust.

These metamorphic rocks come from a volcano.

Gneiss This rock is found in New England. How would you describe this sedimentary rock?

Igneous Rock Igneous rocks a are never beilve was oces melted and than cooled and hardened. Some igneous rocks cool q`uick and look like glass. Other igneous rocks cool more slowly and have large grains.

Igneous Rocks Click to add text

Soild field mama Tell where this rock is found. This rock is How would you describe this i gneous rock? /82009/how-are-igneous-rocks- formed/

Habit 6: Synergize Rocks can synergize... So can we!

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