Erlita Claghorn

EDU 225
2-21-2015
Instructor Biba John

Science: Rock Cycle

ROLE
Row 1

Scientist

AUDIENCE
Elementary
Classroom
Students

Row 2

Geologist/Tour Guide
as a community
service project

The
Public/Visitors

Row 3

Presenter

Online
Classmates

FORMAT
Recorded video
of a hands on
Science
experiment
using layers of
sand and other
materials.
Guided
presentation at a
park using
different types of
rocks for
demonstrations
and examples.
Power point
presentation
through a virtual
classroom.

TOPIC
How
sedimentary
rock is formed.

(Science Kids,
2015)
Rock types and
how they are
formed.
(Annenberg
Learner, 2015)

Rock Cycle of
Igneous,
Sedimentary
and
Metamorphic
rocks.
(Annenberg
Learner, 2015)

RAFT Task Card 1: Science

Objective: You will be able to research and collaborate in a group to create a hands on
experiment of how sendimentary rock is formed and report on your findings. (ISTE, 2015)
Student Role: Scientist
Audience: Science Class
Format: A hands on Science experiment
Topic: How Sedimentary Rock is Formed

Directions:
1. Pour a spoonful of sand into a paper cup. Pour another spoonful of gravel into the same cup.
(Pike, Angela, 2015)
2. Fill another cup with a teaspoon of water. Stir in 5 spoonfuls of sugar until it is dissolved.
(Pike, Angela, 2015)
3. Pour the sugar water mixture slowly into the cup of sand and gravel until it is moistened.
Pour off any excess water. (Pike, Angela, 2015)
4. Let the rock dry then carefully tear the paper cup off over a piece of wax paper.
(Pike, Angela, 2015)
5. Let the rock sit and harden for at least 2 days. (Pike, Angela, 2015)
6.

Use a magnifying glass to observe your rock. Draw an illustration of what you see. What
kind of rock did you make? (Pike, Angela, 2015)

Resources:
Websites to visit:
http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/making-a-rock-in-a-cup/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/sedimentaryrocks.html
Assessment: As a group, research how sedimentary rocks are formed on the Science Kids site
and conduct a video recorded experiment using the different materials for each recreation of the
experiment described on the education.com site. Then collect your data and make a presentation
board. Present your research, data and video to the class. Your presentation is worth 100 points.

RAFT Task Card 2: Science

Objective: You will be able to research and memorize information you learn about different
types of rocks and the rock cycle (from a designated website) and present this information to the
public using actual evidence on a guided tour of a park.
Student Role: Geologist/Tour Guide
Audience: Public Visitors
Format: Guided presentation at a park using different types of actual rock types for
demonstrations and examples.
Topic: Rock types and how they are formed.
Directions:
1. Research information about igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock and the rock cycle
from the Annenberg Learner site. (Annenberg Learner, 2015)
2. Give an oral presentation in the visitors center (using a portable voice amplifier) about rock
types and the rock
cycle before your guided tour. (Apogee kits, 2015)
3. Use a digital microscope to show different sliver cuts of rock types to show the grain and
composition of each rock and explain how each rock was formed.
(Home Science Tools, 2014)(ISTE, 2015)
4. Use a camera projector to show different types of actual rock samples, taken
from the park and specify rock classifications and names.(ISTE 2015)
5. Take the group on a guided tour of the park stopping in designated places to give examples of
rock types, formations and how they came to exist.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/digital-microscopes-and-cameras/c/129/
Assessment: As a Geologist/Tour guide, research information on different types of rock and the
rock cycle from the designated website. Before your guided tour give an oral presentation of
your research in the visitors center using, a voice amplifier, digital microscope and camera
projector. Then take the tour group on a nature walk, pointing out different geological spots with
reference to the rock cycle, types of rocks, and how they were formed. (ISTE, 2015) Your
community service project is worth 100 class points.

RAFT Task Card 3: Science

Objective: You will be able to research information on rock types and the rock cycle. You will
collaborate with others classmates on editing and revising as you prepare a Power Point media
presentation of your research.
Student Role: Presenter
Audience: Online Classroom
Format: Power point presentation in a virtual or video conference classroom
Topic: Rock Cycle of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks (Annenberg Learner, 2015)

Directions:
1.

Collect data and research about different rock types and the rock cycle.

2.

In a Word document create an outline from your research and data. (ISTE, 2015)

3.

In a Word document create a rough draft of your report. (ISTE, 2015)

4.

Collaborate with classmates on editing and revising your report. (ISTE, 2015)

5.

Create a Power Point presentation using your Word document report, adding graphics,
media, voice over and graphs. (ISTE, 2015)

6.

Collaborate with classmates on editing and revising your presentation. (ISTE, 2015)

7.

Post your presentation to the class wall.

Resources:
Websites to visit:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/sedimentaryrocks.htm
Assessment: Perform research on different rock types and the rock cycle and follow the writing
process by completing an outline, rough draft, revision and final draft while collaborating with
classmates on editing. Transfer your report to a power point presentation using graphs, graphics,
voice over and media, once again making sure that you collaborate with classmates on editing
and revising. Present this media to the class by posting it to the class wall.

References

ISTE (2015), ISTE Standards: Students, ISTE.org Retrieved from:

http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-S_PDF.pdf

Pike, Angela (2015), Making a Rock in A Cup, Education.com Retrieved from:

http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/making-a-rock-in-a-cup/

Science Kids (2015), Earth Facts: Sedimentary Rock Facts, Science Kids Retrieved From:
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/sedimentaryrocks.html

Annenberg Learner (2015), Interactives: Rock Cycle, Annenberg Foundation Retrieved from:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html

Home Science Tools (2014) Digital Microscopes and Cameras, Home Training Tools Ltd.,
Retrieved from:
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/digital-microscopes-and-cameras/c/129/

Pike, Angela (2015), Making A Rock in A Cup, Education.com Inc. Retrieved from:
http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/making-a-rock-in-a-cup/

Apogee Kits(2015), Portable Voice Amplifier PA5NU, Madlab ltd. Retrieved from:
http://www.apogeekits.com/portable_voice_amplifier.htm