Rock Unit

As part of our studies about the Earth, we learned about the three different kinds of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. I broke out my rock collection (one of my students is convinced that my collection is worth millions of dollars - hahaha, I wish!), and the students observed, sorted, and used their senses to describe various samples of rocks. We discovered that just like everything else that we have studied in science class (insects, animals, plants, water), rocks have a cycle.

 Here's a fun video that provides a creative explanation how the three types of rocks are formed:

If you are looking for a unit on rocks, CLICK HERE for a  wonderful resource created by one of my favorite rock star teachers, The Teacher Wife.