Name _____________________________________________

Rock Cycle Menu of Options

Directions: Choose projects from the list below. If you have a different project idea, you may
propose it to your teacher. If accepted, it will be assigned a point value.
You must complete projects totaling _______ points.
Project due date: __________________________

25-Point Projects
Presentation: Geologists study the solid and liquid matter on Earth.

Imagine that
you are a geologist studying rocks. Prepare a three- to five-minute presentation that
explains the rock cycle for the class. Create a visual aid to use during the presentation.

Pamphlet: Design a pamphlet that explains the rock cycle in a simple, interesting
way. The first page of the pamphlet should be a title page. Each of the following
pages should discuss one phase of the rock cycle and have one illustration.

Model: Create a model of the rock cycle.

Use materials such as clay, foam, or real

rocks, and add paint and labels to clearly mark each phase.

15-Point Projects
Bulletin Board: Design a classroom bulletin board about the rock cycle.

Choose a
title for the board. Display facts, photos, charts, and maps in interesting ways. Add
other elements to attract attention.

Mobile: Make a mobile about the rock cycle.

Use a clothes hanger, index cards,

string, or other materials of your choice. Hang facts, photos, maps, and charts so that
your mobile explains all aspects of the rock cycle.

Journal: Pretend that you are a rock experiencing the rock cycle. Write five journal

entries from the point of view of the rock, explaining each phase of the rock cycle. Be
sure to use facts to support your writing.

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10-Point Projects
List: Make an organized list of at least five facts that you have learned about the rock
cycle. Highlight at least five important rock-cycle vocabulary words on your list.

Poem: Write two haiku poems about the rock cycle.

A haiku is a three-line poem that

has five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in
the third line. Choose words carefully to create a powerful image in readers minds.

5-Point Projects
Poster: Design a poster about the rock cycle. The poster should have eye-catching
graphics and important facts listed clearly.

Poem: Write an acrostic poem by writing ROCK CYCLE vertically down the middle of
a piece of lined paper. Use each letter in another word or phrase that relates to the
topic.

Student-Proposed Projects

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Name _____________________________________________

Rock Cycle Project Planning Guide

Directions: Complete the chart below to help plan your projects.
You must complete projects totaling _______ points.
Due date: ________________________
Student Name:
Project

Points Possible
Resources Needed

Rock Cycle Project Planning Guide

Directions: Complete the chart below to help plan your projects.
You must complete projects totaling _______ points.
Projects are due: ________________________
Student Name:
Project

Points Possible
Resources Needed

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Rock Cycle Project Rubric

Directions: Your project will be graded using the rubric below.
Student Name: ______________________

Project Title: __________________________

Criteria

Poor

Needs Work

Fair

Strong

Outstanding

Clarity of
Project/Model

Knowledge of
the Rock Cycle

Creativity

Overall
Presentation

Mechanics
(neatness, spelling,
grammar, etc.)
optional/additional
criteria:

Score: _______ / _______

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