In this activity, students will use more creative story telling to describe. Explains the formation of rocks and minerals, and includes informat. The rock cycle is an illustration that is used to explain how the three rock types are related to each other and how earth processes change a rock from one type to another through geologic time. This rockforming process may occur underground at depth, in which case the product is an intrusive or plutonic igneous rock, such as granite or gabbro. The story about the rock cycle this books gives a great introduction to rocks for lower elementary aged children. Here is an example of the rock cycle describing how a rock can change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic over time. Apr 08, 2018 becomes a metamorphic rock then the cycle starts over again one thing to know about this cycle is the order is not specific. I made it through that tough adjustment and now i am solid and healthy again.
The rock factory takes students on a journey of the formation of. On the surface, rock is broken down by weathering, such as wind or rain. Plate tectonic movement is responsible for the recycling of rock materials and is the driving force of the rock cycle. The rock factory the story about the rock cycle rock factory paperback jacquibailey on. The rock cycle describes these changes and how they happen. The rock cycle is the process by which rocks of one kind change into rocks of another kind.
Igneous rock forms when magma molten rock cools and solidifies. The story about the rock cycle by jacqui bailey illustrated by matthew lilly explains the formation of rocks and minerals, and includes information on volcanoes. Igneous rock forms when magma cools and makes crystals. What are some good story ideas about the rock cycle.
The story about the rock cycle science works bailey, jacqui, lilly, matthew on. The rock cycle is often a series of steps, but it can take different pathways. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Iggy obsidian was president of the extrusive igneous rock club.
The rock cycle is the set of processes by which earth materials change from one form to another over time. Becomes a metamorphic rock then the cycle starts over again one thing to know about this cycle is the order is not specific. The story about the rock cycle science works picture window books, paperback, 2006. Hed been president for tens of thousands of years, and to be honest, he was tired of it. How the rock cycle works geology rock cycle dk find out. Extrusive igneous rocks is the product of a erupting volcano and then solidify.
This book can be used for a 2nd grade science lesson in which students examine different rocks that they brought and categorize them as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous. In this writing and illustrating activity, students will be able to follow a simple rock cycle to follow the life of rocky the rock. What processes are needed for sediment to become sedimentary rock. The story about the rock cycle by jacqui bailey nonfiction, rl5. The first time we saw an image of the rock cycle it confused us with all the all the arrows going all over. If you only can tell a little bit of a rocks story, if you are not skilled in recognizing rock types and dont. Jan 21, 2016 raymond the rock a rock cycle story duration. The rock cycle is the process by which rocks of one kind change into rocks of another kind there are three main kinds of rocks. Many factors contribute to this process, both on earths surface and in its interior. The story about the rock cycle explains the formation of rocks and minerals, and includes information on volcanoes. Each of these rocks can change into the other kinds by physical processes. The concept of uniformitarianism, which says that the same earth processes at work today have occurred throughout geologic time, helped develop the idea of the rock cycle in the 1700s.
What processes are needed for igneous rock to become sediment. The rock cycle the rock cycle is a series of processes that create and transform the types of rocks in earths crust. After investigating the rock cycle, students will then be able to illustrate the rock cycle, along with writing the story of rocky to show their understanding. The story about the rock cycle by jacqui bailey 2006, hc the rock factory. What processes are needed for metamorphic rock to become. Explains the formation of rocks and minerals, and includes information on volcanoes. The story about the rock cycle by jacqui bailey 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I mentioned on twitter a few weeks ago that my son had written a story for his sixth grade science class. The rock cycle is a continuous process that occurs over millions of years. His fellow rock club members were so smooth and polished. It makes new rock, destroys old rock, and recycles the ingredients of the earths crust over and over again. Im just stumped on what i should make my story about. Any rock cycle explanation needs to begin with the three major types or families of rocks.
Students describe the changes undergone by rocks during the rock cycle and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of the rock cycle. Posted by becca on jan 31, 2014 in fun stuff 32 comments. You know, when an igneous rock becomes a sedimentary. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Well, it definitely got to my brain and i have officially changed from a sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock. Glaciers and rivers erode rocks by carrying pieces of them away. Jacketflap connects you to the work of more than 200,000 authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children and young adults. The process of rock formation takes place within the context of the rock cycle, which tracks the origin of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and the relationships between those three basic categories. Explains the formation of rocks and minerals, and includes. This activity is intended to be used at the end of a unit on rocks and minerals, and may even constitute an assessment of the unit. Rocks can also be completely melted into magma and become reincarnated as igneous rock.
The story about the rock cycle by jacqui bailey and matthew lilly. Active volcanoes like this one on reunion islandeast of madagascar, in the indian oceanforms a type of igneous rock. After investigating the rock cycle, students will then be able to illustrate the rock cycle, along with writing the story of. Investigating the rock cycle through writing and illustrating. The rock factory the story about the rock cycle binding. Rock cycle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. More heat and pressure melting,cooling, and crystallization more weathering and erosion thank you for your time.
One day a big glob of lava got away it kept goingand going then it stopped. This book uses simple phrases to share all the places you might find or use a rock. They sat on their mountain and watched the world change around them. What processes are needed for sedimentary rock to become metamorphic. During the rock cycle, rocks form deep in the earth, move and sometimes change, go up to the surface, and eventually return below the ground. Rocks turn from one type into another in an endless cycle. The story about the rock cycle science works paperback picture window books, unknown binding, 2006. The rock cycle demonstrated with jelly beans the videos offered great visuals and to test our understanding we practiced by creating our own rock cycle together on the white board with printed and laminated clip art images. The end of the book has more information about rocks, as well as a glossary. The story of a rock lesson plan is suitable for 7th 9th grade.
The rock factory is an information book about the rock cycle. The rock cycle rocks are constantly changing in what is called the rock cycle. A rock story anotebooksnovels science fiction short stories april 25, 2017 this is just a short fun story about the rock cycle in a new creative and depressing way. The site is updated daily with information about every book, author, illustrator, and publisher in the children. If you are looking for a good childrens book describing the rock cycle, we like the book the rock factory. A story about the rock cycle describes how a rock is made and the different changes that it goes through. The story of the rock cycle by alektra arce on prezi. Rock cycle for kids what is the rock cycle dk find out. The assignment was to write a narrative and do character sketches to illustrate the rock cycle. Sedimentary rock can become igneous, metamorphic or another sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock can become igneous, sedimentary or another metamorphic rock and igneous rock can become sedimentary, metamorphic or another igneous rock. Finally, you could try to make the different types of rocks with chocolate. Use the rock cycle chart to answer the following questions.
Im peter, and i want to tell you all about the rock cycle. For a minute itjust stayed there wandering what justhappened. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock. The rock factory the story about the rock cycle rock. Processes in the rock cycle occur at many different rates. Aug 24, 2019 in this writing and illustrating activity, students will be able to follow a simple rock cycle to follow the life of rocky the rock. A story about the rock cycle by bailey, jacqui, lilly, matthew online on amazon. I, the igneous rock, is found on the surface in areas current. You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rock mineral your rock becomes.
If you want to join me on an amazing journey under the earth click on the cycle below. Washtenaw international high school middle academy 36 views. Finally, you could try to make the different types of rocks with. The rock cycle is the long, slow journey of rocks down from earths surface and then back up again. Story telling can be used to help students understand the changes a rock undergoes as it passes. All rocks can be weathered and eroded into sediments, which can then form sedimentary rock. We know that all three rock types can be turned into metamorphic rocks but all three types can also be changed through the rock cycle. Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock.
Here is a video i created for my 6th grade science students to help them study. Rock boy is born and starts his crazy adventure a romeo and juliet. This is a great book for introducing the rock cycle to kids. This last change has taken me full force through the process of the rock cycle. You follow a tiny mineral through the rock cycle, and at the very end you see what type of rockmineral your rock becomes.