1. CI 350 Unit Plan Presentation The Rock Cycle By: Ashley Barton

2. Analyze Learners  9 th grade science (CATS 9)  14-15yrs old  Basic understanding of:  Earth’s layers  Laboratory safety  Internet use  Following instructions

3. State Objectives  SC.9.2.4 Properly and safely manipulate equipment, materials, chemicals, organisms, and models  SC.9.4.29 Employ a variety of tests to identify common rock-forming minerals  SC.9.4.30 Analyze and describe common rock samples using grain size and shape, and mineral composition

4. State Objectives  SC.9.3.2 Apply evidence from models to make predictions about interactions and changes in systems  RLA.9.3.1 Understand, communicate, and follow complex directions effectively  TEC.9-12.5.1 Use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources

5. Media and Materials  Computers with internet access  Rock samples  Mineral samples  Markers  Streak plates  Lab worksheets  Glass plates  Copper pennies  Steel nails  Dice  Poster board

6. Media  www.nmlsta.org/rocks.pdf ; The Rock Cycle Game www.nmlsta.org/rocks.pdf  www.beyondbooks.com/ear82/7.asp ; Earth Science Part 2: The Rock Cycle www.beyondbooks.com/ear82/7.asp  www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/how-to.html ; Mineral Matters: How To Identify Minerals www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/how-to.html  http://thescienceroom.bravehost.com/index2.html ; Rocks and Minerals activityttp://thescienceroom.bravehost.com/index2.html

7. Utilize Media and Materials Day 1: Introduction to the rock cycle The Rock Cycle Game

8. Utilize Media and Materials Day 2: Review Rock Cycle Game Igneous Rocks Metamorphic Rocks  Crystal Size  Intrinsic Cooling  Extrinsic Cooling  Heat & Pressure Metamorphic Rice Krispies

9. Utilize Media and Materials Day 3: Review of Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks Sedimentary Rocks  weathering  erosion  deposition  compaction  cementation

10. Utilize Media and Materials Day 4: Group Activity: Rock Cycle Poster Create Present to class

11. Utilize Media and Materials Day 5: Introduction to minerals Common minerals Properties of minerals  Color  Streak  Luster  Hardness  Fracture  Specific Gravity

12. Utilize Media and Materials Day 6: Mineral Identification Lab Rock Identification Lab

13. Utilize Media and Materials Day 7: Review mineral properties Internet research activity Day 8: Continue/finish internet activity

14. Learner Participation  Encompass students’ interests  Hands-on activities (game, labs, computer activity)  PowerPoint presentations with lectures  Overhead transparencies  Class discussions/questions

15. Evaluate  Worksheets Rock Cycle Dice Game  Group posters  Lab reports Lab grade includes safety and ability to follow directions  Internet activity