Examining one type of Change

Title: Examining One type of Change

Author: Cota

Subject: Geology

Grade: 6th

Week: May 5- 9

Unit/Lesson Plan #: Unit 8, Ch. 25 Lesson 1

Unit theme:Examines evidence of geologic chnages and the role that gravity plays in such changes.

Textbook references:

Learning objectives:

Weathering is a process by which rocks are broken and worn down by water, ice pollutants and the activities if plants and animals.

The amount and rate of weathering are determined by a variety of factors. 

Key Questions, Concepts, or Themes:

  weathering

Stage 1:

Have each student use a pencil to write his or her name on a piece of paper. The ask students to erase their names and brish the small eraser particles into a pile. Ask: How might this activity compare with the eroding effects of certian materials on rocks? 

Stage 2:

Investigating rock-break forces: Look at school yard, look at park find evidence of weathering take pictures. Creat data chart 

Stage 3:

  Three simulations: freezing water on rock, acid on rock, resistants of wetahering on rock

Homework: No homework in this class?

Assessments: (attach/link copies)

__ Group assessment

__ Observation of process/student work

__ Self-assessment by student

__ Teacher generated assignment

__ Written project

__ Test/Quiz

__ Other: ____________________________________