To bridge the gap between rocks and minerals, students zoom back and explore the earth as a whole. By looking at the Earth's layers and the basics of plate tectonics first, students can then delve into the rock cycle while keeping the larger scope in mind.
Students will read and listen to rock cycle raps, analyze diagrams, play with interactives, fill out graphic organizers, and come to understand the basic mechanics of the rock cycle, as well as identifying the major types of rocks within. Be