“Rockin’ and Eatin’ ” n PROGRAM OVERVIEW Rockin’ and Eatin’ is a science program that integrates technology, writing and science for fourth grade students. The program is a way to teach students about the types of rocks and how they are formed in an entertaining, creative and edible way. Students tend to retain their learning when they are involved in an activity that captures and keeps their attention. Each activity provides a hands-on approach to learning about sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. In the edible rocks lab, students see a video demonstrating how each food is made and how it represents how the types of rocks are formed. Students then get a tasty treat of “edible rocks.” The observation lab allows students to visually inspect different types of rocks and write down the physical properties of the rocks. This gives students the opportunity to use scientific equipment and use observation skills. Students also create a foldable to compare the characteristics of the different types of rocks as well as answering the LEQ. Students will use a flip camera to answer the LEQ, which provides practice with technological equipment. Students will be given a chance for enrichment by completing a webquest on rocks. For further information contact… Stella Hatton Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary (Route B) 501 McCloud Road Frostproof, FL 33843 863-635-7820 [email protected]2012 - 2013 IDEA CATALOG OF EXCELLENCE Assessments will be based on their cloze activities, participation in the labs, and their recording of their LEQ. n OVERALL VALUE The overall value of the program is that it provides an engaging and entertaining way for students to learn about the different types of rocks. Students enjoy learning with food and using hands-on activities and this provides both. The edible and the observation labs kept students engaged and on task and students retained what they are learned. n LESSON PLAN TITLES • Edible Rocks • Rock-a-Thon • A Rock by Any Other Name n MATERIALS Materials for each lesson are listed with each lesson. Overall materials budget including pricing and vendors follows the lesson plans. n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Stella Hatton graduated from the University of Florida. She has been teaching for twelve years. She currently teaches fourth grade at Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary. This is her second time as a T2T grant developer. H H H ~ A Returning Developer ~
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“Rockin’ and Eatin’ ”
n PROGRAM OVERVIEW Rockin’ and Eatin’ is a science
program that integrates technology, writing and science for fourth grade students. The program is a way to teach students about the types of rocks and how they are formed in an entertaining, creative and edible way. Students tend to retain their learning when they are involved in an activity that captures and keeps their attention.
Each activity provides a hands-on approach to learning about sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. In the edible rocks lab, students see a video demonstrating how each food is made and how it represents how the types of rocks are formed. Students then get a tasty treat of “edible rocks.”
The observation lab allows students to visually inspect different types of rocks and write down the physical properties of the rocks. This gives students the opportunity to use scientific equipment and use observation skills.
Students also create a foldable to compare the characteristics of the different types of rocks as well as answering the LEQ. Students will use a flip camera to answer the LEQ, which provides practice with technological equipment. Students will be given a chance for enrichment by completing a webquest on rocks.
Assessments will be based on their cloze activities, participation in the labs, and their recording of their LEQ.
n OVERALL VALUE The overall value of the program
is that it provides an engaging and entertaining way for students to learn about the different types of rocks. Students enjoy learning with food and using hands-on activities and this provides both.
The edible and the observation labs kept students engaged and on task and students retained what they are learned.
n LESSON PLAN TITLES• Edible Rocks
• Rock-a-Thon
• A Rock by Any Other Name
n MATERIALS Materials for each lesson are listed
with each lesson. Overall materials budget including pricing and vendors follows the lesson plans.
n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Stella Hatton graduated from the
University of Florida. She has been teaching for twelve years.
She currently teaches fourth grade at Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary. This is her second time as a T2T grant developer.
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~ A Returning Developer ~
“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonLesson Plan No 1: Edible Rocks
n SUBJECTS COVEREDScience and Writing
n GRADESFourth
n OBJECTIVES 1. Students will be able to identify the
three types of rocks.
2. Students will observe and compare edible materials and how they were made to rocks and their formation.
3. Students will write a summary of their observations in their science journal using scientific vocabulary.
n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SC.4.E.6.1 The student will identify the three types of rocks
SC.4.P.9.1 Identify some familiar changes in materials that result in other materials with different characteristics such as decaying animal or plant matter, burning, rusting and cooking.
LA.4.3.2.2 The student will draft writing by organizing information into a logical sequence.
LA.4.1.7.5 The students will write a compare and contrast summary of their food to the types of rocks.
n MATERIALS• Lollipops to show how igneous
rocks are formed
• Rice Crispy treats to show how metamorphic rocks are formed
• A clear cup with a vanilla wafer, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips to show sedimentary rocks
• Science journal
• PowerPoint on Rocks f rom ht tp: //www.freeclubweb.com/powerpoints/science/rocks.html
• Geology ScienceWorks for Kids Series Book
n DIRECTIONS Show students the Rock PowerPoint
and how the different types of rocks are formed.
Review the PowerPoint and discuss the terms: heat, pressure and layers.
View the video How to make Lollipops from YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOXPrzzcJYU
Then pass out the lollipops (store bought works well here for time constraints).
Have partners discuss how the making of lollipops is similar to how igneous rocks are formed.
Watch the video How to make Rice Crispy treats from YouTube.
h t t p : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m /watch?v=nQsDB29hYVM
Then pass out Rice Crispy Treats to students. Have students discuss with their partners how rice crispy treats are similar to metaphoric rocks.
Pass out the treats of layered vanilla wafers, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Students will discuss with their partners how the treat represents sedimentary rocks.
n CONCULSIONSStudents will write a compare and
contrast essay summarizing how the food was formed similar to the rocks they represented. After students are finished writing, use random sticks to call on students to share their summary.
n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed on their
summary of their essay. Rubric is attached.
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2012 - 2013 IdEa Catalog of ExCEllEnCE
n SUBJECTS COVEREDScience and Writing
n GRADESFourth
n OBJECTIVES 1. Students will observe and record the
physical properties rocks
2. Students will use scientific tools to make observations
n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SC.4.E.6.1 Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metaphoric rocks
SC.4.E.6.5 Investigate how technology and tools help to extend the ability of humans to observe very small things and large things.
SC.4.N.1.2 Compare the observations made by different groups using multiple tools and seek reasons to explain the differences across groups.
SC.4.N.1.5 Compare the methods and results of investigations done by other classmates
SC.4.N.1.6 Keep records that describe observations made, carefully distinguishing actual observations from ideas and inferences about the observations.
SC.4.P.8.1 Measure and compare objects and materials based on their physical properties.
LA.4.4.2.1 The student will write in a variety of informational/expository form.
LA.4.4.2.2 The student will record information related to a topic.
n MATERIALS• A collection of rocks
• Lab sheet on physical properties of rocks
• Science tools, such magnifying glasses and balance scales with weights
n DIRECTIONS 1. Review PowerPoint on types of
rocks.
2. Discuss the directions of the lab: Rock-a-Thon.
a. Sets of rocks will be placed on desks.
b. Students will begin at their assigned place and record the physical properties of their rock: they will have magnifying glasses and a balance scale to weigh the rock.
c. They will rotate to the next station and repeat step b.
d. For students who are in need of a challenge, they may complete the Webquest activity during small group time.
“Rockin’ and Eatin’” Stella HattonLesson Plan No 2: Rock-a-thon
n CONCULSIONStudents will then choose one rock
from the station and write a one paragraph summary explaining what type of rock it is and justify their response, students will need to include the physical properties of the rock in their paragraph.
n DISCUSSIONStudents will share their paragraph
with the class. Call on students to add to each other’s observations and ask them questions about their observations.
n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed based on
their observation log.
n EXTENSION ACTIVITYWebQuest on rocks
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