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In this activity, learners will learn how igneous rock, metamorphic rock, and sedimentary rock are formed as part of the rock cycle and that the same forces that produce/change rocks also produce/change landforms. They will learn this by playing a game where one player must describe a type of rock (that is chosen by random card selection) to another player who then must guess what type of rock that is. Then, there may be a discussion of geologic time and learners can create a timeline model based on the sequence of rock types that were chosen in the game.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Rock Cycle Record sheet (1 per student)
- Rock Cycle Roundabout board (1 per group)
- Rock Cycle Cards (1 set per 4 – 6 students)
- Small Rocks or other small objects for game pieces (1 per student), not provided
- Optional: Rock samples (metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary types)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
- Geochemical Cycles
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth's History
- Geologic Time
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Earth Processes
Informal Categories
- Games
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- hear
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- California Academy of Sciences