The Rock Cycle

Grade 645 min

aligned to Ms-ess2-1

Learning Objective

I can describe the stages of the rock cycle and how each stage contributes to the recycling of Earth’s materials.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Rock Cycle

Professor Dave Explains

Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the process by which igneous rocks can transform into sedimentary rocks, including the stages involved in this transformation. Explain how sedimentary rocks can become metamorphic rocks, detailing the conditions and processes necessary for this change.

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