Every kid has a rock collection! That's because rocks are unique and different. Learners discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks form in an informational and visually engaging video.

Concepts

igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, properties of rocks, rocks, sedimentary rocks, types of rocks

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Instruct viewers to take notes as they watch the video
• Try to bring in samples of each kind of rock
• Have the class create a rock identification journal and go on a rock hunt around the schoolyard or at home

Classroom Considerations

• Pause the video during the activity allowing class members a chance to answer the questions
• Video is the 22nd in an Earth science series of 26
• Be mindful of comments and other ads on the YouTube page

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Visuals help young geologists better understand the concept
• Speaker engages the audience with a rock detective activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.2.7 RI.3.7 RI.4.7