Science 6th – Unit 1 Geology (Week 4) Igneous Rocks Student Name: _______

NOTE: You will conference with the teacher after you have completed your Pretest Analysis form and begin working on your choice board.

Graduation Competency MS3: Students will understand and analyze lithospheric materials, tectonic processes, and the human and environmental impacts of natural and human-induced changes to Earth’s surface.
Pre-Test Analysis results (please ATTACH your analysis sheet): ______
DOK Level to begin on for Performance Indicator B: ______Teacher Initials: ______
Note: A placed on the lines next to the learning target indicates that you MUST complete the activities. An X indicates that you are EXEMPT from the activities.
Performance Indicator:
B. Determine the composition and formation of the predominate type of rock in your area and create a story explaining the history of the rock including the geologic profile.
Ultimate ELEMENT TYPE (place an X on one type)
____ (K)nowledge
____ (R)easoning
____ (P)erformance Skill _X _ (P)roduct / DOK 1
Learning Target: ______
K1 – I can list the types of rocks (igneous) and how it forms
Activities:
1.  “Edible Igneous” – Students will use chocolate chips to model igneous rock formation.
(and/or)
2.  Small Group / Whole Group Instruction - (Dinah Zikes foldables)
(and/or)
3.  OdysseyWare (ONLINE)– Unit on rocks
Learning Target: ______
K3 – I can describe processes used in the formation of igneous rocks (melting, cooling, solidification)
Activity:
1.  “Extrusive/Intrusive matchup” – Students will label a diagram for Igneous rock (magma/lava, intrusive/extrusive)
(and/or)
2.  Small Group / Whole Group / DOK 2
Learning Target: ______
R1 – I can classify rocks by their process of formation (intrusive/extrusive)
Activities (CHOOSE 1 ONLY):
Option 1: Igneous Rock Lab (Hands-on Lab) – Students will examine several examples of Igneous rocks and will carefully describe the characteristics observed. Students will classify the rocks as either intrusive or extrusive based on their observations.
Option 2 – Gizmo: “Rock Classification Lab” (ONLINE OPTION) – Students will examine several examples of Igneous rocks and will carefully describe the characteristics observed. Students will classify the rocks as either intrusive or extrusive based on their observations. / DOK 3
Learning Target: ______
R1 – I can classify rocks by their process of formation (intrusive / extrusive, folatiated/nonfoliated, clastic/organic/chemical)
Activities:
1. “Pet Rock” – Students will adopt a common rock (of their choice) from Georgia and create a story explaining its composition and formation as well as its history and geologic profile.
(rubric and expectations provided) / DOK 4
REQUIRED of all students:
Performance Indicator:
G. Create a campaign to raise public awareness and encourage environmental stewardship in your community.
Ultimate ELEMENT TYPE (place an X on one type)
____ (K)nowledge
____ (R)easoning
____ (P)erformance Skill _X__ (P)roduct
(rubric and expectations provided)