Format
Identify the three types of rocks
Formation and characteristics of Igneous rocks
Virtual Field Trip to Hawai’i Volcano National Park
Igneous rock examples
Formation and characteristics of sedimentary rocks
Virtual Field Trip to Bryce Canyon National Park
Sedimentary rock examples
Formation and characteristics of metamorphic rocks
Metamorphic rock examples
Review - Rocks Game
Objectives
Identify the three types of rocks, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Describe how the different types of rocks are formed.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of
Properties of objects and materials
NS.K-4.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of
Properties of earth materials
Changes in earth and sky
State Standards
Ohio State Standards
Grade 3
Science
3.ESS.1 Earth’s nonliving resources have specific properties.
3.ESS.2 Earth’s resources can be used for energy.
3.ESS.3 Some of Earth’s resources are limited.
Grade 4
Science
4.PS.1 When objects break into smaller pieces, dissolve, or change state, the total amount of
matter is conserved.
4.PS.2 Energy can be transferred from one location to another or can be transformed from one
form to another.
4.ESS.2 The surface of Earth changes due to weathering.
4.ESS.3 The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.