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n PROGRAM OVERVIEW Rockin’ and Eatin’ is a science

program that integrates technology, writing and science for fourth grade students. The program is a way to teach students about the types of rocks and how they are formed in an entertaining, creative and edible way. Students tend to retain their learning when they are involved in an activity that captures and keeps their attention.

Each activity provides a hands-on approach to learning about sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. In the edible rocks lab, students see a video demonstrating how each food is made and how it represents how the types of rocks are formed. Students then get a tasty treat of “edible rocks.”

The observation lab allows students to visually inspect different types of rocks and write down the physical properties of the rocks. This gives students the opportunity to use scientific equipment and use observation skills.

Students also create a foldable to compare the characteristics of the different types of rocks as well as answering the LEQ. Students will use a flip camera to answer the LEQ, which provides practice with technological equipment. Students will be given a chance for enrichment by completing a webquest on rocks.

For further information contact…

Stella HattonBen Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary

(Route B)

501 McCloud Road

Frostproof, FL 33843

863-635-7820

[email protected]

2012 - 2013 IdEa Catalog of ExCEllEnCE

Assessments will be based on their cloze activities, participation in the labs, and their recording of their LEQ.

n OVERALL VALUE The overall value of the program

is that it provides an engaging and entertaining way for students to learn about the different types of rocks. Students enjoy learning with food and using hands-on activities and this provides both.

The edible and the observation labs kept students engaged and on task and students retained what they are learned.

n LESSON PLAN TITLES• Edible Rocks

• Rock-a-Thon

• A Rock by Any Other Name

n MATERIALS Materials for each lesson are listed

with each lesson. Overall materials budget including pricing and vendors follows the lesson plans.

n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Stella Hatton graduated from the

University of Florida. She has been teaching for twelve years.

She currently teaches fourth grade at Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary. This is her second time as a T2T grant developer.

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~ A Returning Developer ~

“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonLesson Plan No 1: Edible Rocks

n SUBJECTS COVEREDScience and Writing

n GRADESFourth

n OBJECTIVES 1. Students will be able to identify the

three types of rocks.

2. Students will observe and compare edible materials and how they were made to rocks and their formation.

3. Students will write a summary of their observations in their science journal using scientific vocabulary.

n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

SC.4.E.6.1 The student will identify the three types of rocks

SC.4.P.9.1 Identify some familiar changes in materials that result in other materials with different characteristics such as decaying animal or plant matter, burning, rusting and cooking.

LA.4.3.2.2 The student will draft writing by organizing information into a logical sequence.

LA.4.1.7.5 The students will write a compare and contrast summary of their food to the types of rocks.

n MATERIALS• Lollipops to show how igneous

rocks are formed

• Rice Crispy treats to show how metamorphic rocks are formed

• A clear cup with a vanilla wafer, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips to show sedimentary rocks

• Science journal

• PowerPoint on Rocks f rom ht tp: //www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/science/rocks.html

• Geology ScienceWorks for Kids Series Book

n DIRECTIONS Show students the Rock PowerPoint

and how the different types of rocks are formed.

Review the PowerPoint and discuss the terms: heat, pressure and layers.

View the video How to make Lollipops from YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOXPrzzcJYU

Then pass out the lollipops (store bought works well here for time constraints).

Have partners discuss how the making of lollipops is similar to how igneous rocks are formed.

Watch the video How to make Rice Crispy treats from YouTube.

h t t p : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m /watch?v=nQsDB29hYVM

Then pass out Rice Crispy Treats to students. Have students discuss with their partners how rice crispy treats are similar to metaphoric rocks.

Pass out the treats of layered vanilla wafers, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Students will discuss with their partners how the treat represents sedimentary rocks.

n CONCULSIONSStudents will write a compare and

contrast essay summarizing how the food was formed similar to the rocks they represented. After students are finished writing, use random sticks to call on students to share their summary.

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed on their

summary of their essay. Rubric is attached.

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n SUBJECTS COVEREDScience and Writing

n GRADESFourth

n OBJECTIVES 1. Students will observe and record the

physical properties rocks

2. Students will use scientific tools to make observations

n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

SC.4.E.6.1 Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metaphoric rocks

SC.4.E.6.5 Investigate how technology and tools help to extend the ability of humans to observe very small things and large things.

SC.4.N.1.2 Compare the observations made by different groups using multiple tools and seek reasons to explain the differences across groups.

SC.4.N.1.5 Compare the methods and results of investigations done by other classmates

SC.4.N.1.6 Keep records that describe observations made, carefully distinguishing actual observations from ideas and inferences about the observations.

SC.4.P.8.1 Measure and compare objects and materials based on their physical properties.

LA.4.4.2.1 The student will write in a variety of informational/expository form.

LA.4.4.2.2 The student will record information related to a topic.

n MATERIALS• A collection of rocks

• Lab sheet on physical properties of rocks

• Science tools, such magnifying glasses and balance scales with weights

n DIRECTIONS 1. Review PowerPoint on types of

rocks.

2. Discuss the directions of the lab: Rock-a-Thon.

a. Sets of rocks will be placed on desks.

b. Students will begin at their assigned place and record the physical properties of their rock: they will have magnifying glasses and a balance scale to weigh the rock.

c. They will rotate to the next station and repeat step b.

d. For students who are in need of a challenge, they may complete the Webquest activity during small group time.

“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonLesson Plan No 2: Rock-a-thon

n CONCULSIONStudents will then choose one rock

from the station and write a one paragraph summary explaining what type of rock it is and justify their response, students will need to include the physical properties of the rock in their paragraph.

n DISCUSSIONStudents will share their paragraph

with the class. Call on students to add to each other’s observations and ask them questions about their observations.

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed based on

their observation log.

n EXTENSION ACTIVITYWebQuest on rocks

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“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonLesson Plans Materials Budget

Walmart Dum-Dum Lollipops 2.50 1 2.50

Rice Crispy Treats (box of 16) 4.00 2 8.00

9 oz Clear Solo Cups 3.24 1 3.24

Peanut butter chips 2.38 1 2.38

Milk chocolate chips 2.84 1 2.84

Box of Vanilla Wafers (Great Value brand) 1.94 1 1.94

Construction paper 1.97 1 1.97

Learning Curve Geology ScienceWorks for Kids Series Book 13.99 1 13.99

Set of igneous rocks 19.99 1 19.99

Set of metamorphic rocks 19.99 1 19.99

Set of Sedimentary rocks 19.99 1 19.99

Magnifier 3 diameter with plastic frame 6.99 5 34.95

Precision School Balance with weights 39.99 1 39.99

Dinah Zike’s Big Book of Science for Elementary K-6 19.95 1 19.95

Stella HattonBen Hill Griffin Jr. Elem

$191.72

$8.28

$200.00


Edible Rocks Edible Rocks


“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonRubric


“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonAdditional Information

Rock-a-Thon Lab sheet

STATION PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TYPE OF ROCK

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Rocks PowerPoint Cloze Activity:

http://www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/science/rocks.html

(Rocks 1)

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Sedimentary rocks are formed when ___________ and _________ break down.

Bits of the earth settle in ______________ and rivers. Layers are formed and build up,

and then _______________ and time turn the layers to rock.

Metamorphic rocks were that have changed. They were once

_____________ or ________________. Pressure and __________ changed the rocks.

Igneous rocks were formed ___________________ by trapped,

cooled _____________. Formed above ground when ____________________

erupt and the __________________ cools.

LEQ ANSWER (FLIP camera) Rubric


“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonRubric

LEQ ANSWER (FLIP camera) Rubric



Name: ______________________________________ Rock Webquest for students

1. Go to the website http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html. Scroll and read each

section. Which type of rock usually contains fossils? __________________________________

2. Scroll down to the section Igneous rocks. Write two examples of igneous rocks:

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3. Go to the website http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_rocktypes.html, click on the link

Structure at the top. Read the section called The Plates, the molten rock is kept in a liquid form

because

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4, 5, 6 Click on the link http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/uses.html to complete the following chart.

Name Type of Rock Uses of the rock

Basalt Used in road building materials

Metamorphic Used in building, floors, and tiles

in bathroom

slate metamorphic

7. Go to the link: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/mohs.html

Read the hardness for each mineral, what is the hardness of the material that can scratch steel and glass

easily: ____________________________

8. What mineral can be scratched with a fingernail: ______________________________

Go to the website:

http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/education/resources/rockcycle

9. Click on Burial & Compaction, read the passage then answer the following question:

Which place in the USA contains layers of sedimentary rocks:

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10. Click the back button, from the illustration click on the link Weathering at Rocks at surface:

Read the selection then answer How is weathering different from erosion:

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Resources:

PowerPoint on Rocks, click on the website and select the PowerPoint titled Rocks 1

http://www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/science/rocks.html

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