Exploring the Rock Cycle
Grade 4th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how rocks change from one type to another in the rock cycle.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:06
The Rock Cycle - How Rocks Change Over Time
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The rock cycle is an interconnected system of processes that causes rocks to change over time.
- 2
Weathering and erosion break down rocks into sediments, which can then undergo compaction and cementation to form sedimentary rocks.
- 3
Heat and pressure can cause igneous and sedimentary rocks to undergo metamorphism and become metamorphic rocks.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three processes that can change a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock.”
Teacher Guide
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