Lesson Plans Henry Ray III

March 30-April 3, 2009

Subject Science Geology

Objectives:

6.19 Identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity. (TEKS/SE)(6.6C)
112.22b (6.6) Science concepts. (C) The student knows that there is a relationship between force and motion.
T2 (IPC 4.B)
Identify forces that shape features of the Earth including uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic activity. (TEKS/SE)
6.39 Summarize the rock cycle. (TEKS/SE)(6.14A)
112.22b (6.14) Science concepts. (A) The student knows the structures and functions of Earth systems.
T2 (IPC 8A)
Summarize the rock cycle. (TEKS/SE)

Activities & Resources:

Monday/Tuesday

Teacher will review plate tectonics and earth’s layers with the students

Assignment: due today are Moh’s Hardness scale (sequence)

Class work: Latitude and longitude {volcanoes and Earthquakes}

Students will complete a worksheet based on the location of earthquakes and volcanoes (always located along tectonic plates). After the above assignment is completed we will discuss which ocean has the most earthquakes and volcanoes. Pacific Ocean and it is called the “Ring of Fire”

Wednesday/Thursday

The students will receive a handout based on the rock cycle.

And do a lab using crayon shaving

Lab:

Students will perform an experiment with crayon shaving, candle, aluminum foil, and a book for pressure to form the three different types of rock.
Experiment Title "Making Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary Rocks use crayon shavings"
Materials
1. Crayon shaves (1/2 filled No. 8 can will do approximately 150 students)
2. Candle
3. Aluminum foil
4. Test Tube Clamps
5. Clock
procedure
1. Place a table spoon of crayon shavings on a 6 inch by 6 inch piece of aluminum foil.
2. Fold the aluminum foil
3. Place a several books on Aluminum package (Sedimentary rock pressure only)
4. Make Observation
5. Repackage to crayon shavings
6. Heat package about an inch above the top of the flame for 2 minutes
7. Remove from flame place package on table place a paper towel on the package and pressure for two minutes like No. 3
8. Make observation (Metamorphic Rock)
9. Repackage
10. Heat package about an inch above the top of the flame for 5 minutes
11. Make observation (Igneous Rock)

The students will complete a Pangaea puzzle.

Mystery Word

Friday

The students will receive a handout based on sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rock. These worksheets will go into their science binders. Teacher will show students an example of each type of rock.

Assignment/Homework: Geology Review chapter 10 and 11 pages 324 to 386 (Due April 6/7, 2009)

Grade: GR&SW pages 117-120 in class