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The Rockin' Rock Cycle: Metamorphic Rocks Lesson PlanThe Rockin' Rock Cycle: Metamorphic Rocks Lesson Plan
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The Rockin' Rock Cycle: Metamorphic Rocks

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Students study the formation of metamorphic rock. In this metamorphic rock lesson, students examine how metamorphic rock forms as part of the rock cycle. They review the rock cycle using chocolate chips, conduct Internet research, and talk about how the formation of metamorphic rock takes place in nature.

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metamorphic rocks, rocks, the rock cycle

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formation of metamorphic rock, metamorphic rock, rock cycle, science
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Common Core

L.3.2.a L.3.2.b L.3.2.c L.3.2.d L.3.2.e L.3.2.f L.3.2.g

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