Ready for a change? Give a comprehensive collection of metamorphic materials a try! With the assortment of printables and lab activities, you won't be under pressure to keep things lively. The unit culminates by having pupils complete an essay and Wanted poster, letting them show what they know about the formation of metamorphic rock types.

Concepts

metamorphic rocks, types of rocks, explanatory writing

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide examples of metamorphic rock for the class to examine on day one to assist in creating the foldable
• Create a "teacher sample" of the product of the Melting Rocks lab so that lab groups can visualize the product of their work

Classroom Considerations

• Be prepared! Collect materials for the lab component early on
• Keep a handle on interventions throughout by having class keep foldables at the ready

Pros

• The wide variety of things to do helps pupils get a handle on the large amount of information while keeping it interesting
• Lab allows students to make their own metamorphic rocks with surprisingly easy materials

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.9