1. The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth A Cyberlesson By Christine Woods

2. INTRODUCTION The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole& Bruce Degen
Have you ever wondered what it is like inside of the earth? Did you know that the inside of the earth is made of rocks and minerals?
Today you will take a journey with Mrs. Frizzle and her class to explore the inside of the earth and find answers to questions that you may have.

3. Materials
A copy of The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole
A computer with internet access
Recording sheets
Pencil
Crayons or colored pencils

4. Your journey is now about to begin!
Before Reading
1. Before you begin your journey to the inside of the earth, write down at least 3 facts that you already know about rocks and minerals.
2. Next, click on the picture and read about how 3 types of rocks are formed and examples of different types of rocks found inside of the earth.
3. Finally, write down at least 3 questions that you have about rocks and minerals or about the inside of the earth.
Your journey is now about to begin!

5. During Reading
If you find answers to your questions while you are reading, write them down on your sheet.
On the chart provided, write down any information you find about sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous rocks including how they are formed and examples of each type.

6. After Reading Look back into the book and choose 3 kinds of rocks.
For each rock:
Draw and color a picture of it
Tell what type of rock it is (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary)
Write about one way it could be used

7. Beyond Reading
Click on the school bus to get to the rock quiz and movie and learn more about rocks and minerals.

8. Rubric Points 3 2 1 Total Chart Questions Rock Examples
Facts you already know
I wrote 3 or more facts about rocks & minerals using my background knowledge demonstrating a clear
understanding.
I wrote 3 facts about rocks & minerals using my background knowledge demonstrating a limited understanding.
I wrote less than 3 facts about rocks and minerals demonstrating a limited understanding.
Questions
I wrote at least 3 questions using my background knowledge.
I wrote 2 questions using my background knowledge.
I wrote 1 question using my background knowledge.
Chart
I explained how each of the 3 types of rocks are formed and gave an example of each.
I wrote an example of each type of rock and may have written some other information.
My chart has some information but it is incomplete.
Rock Examples
I identified 3 kinds of rocks, drew a picture, wrote the type and a use for each.
I identified 3 kinds of rocks, drew a picture and wrote the type for each.
I identified 3 kinds of rocks and drew a picture.

9. Credits
The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degan