TAKS Objective 5

The student will demonstrate an

understanding of earth and space
systems.
TEKS Objective: 8.12

The student knows that cycles exist in Earth

systems. The student is expected to

A analyze and predict the sequence of

events in the lunar and rock cycles.
 Prior Knowledge
• TEKS 6.6 C – Students identify forces that
shape the feature of the earth including
uplifting, movement of water, and volcanic
activity.
• TEKS 7.14 B – Student analyze effects of
regional erosional deposition and
weathering.
Learning Objectives

The student will be able to predict the events in the rock

cycle.

The student will be able to diagram and explain the rock

cycle.
All rocks are heavy.

True or False
A heavy piece of rock?

Think again!
All rocks are hard.

True or False
 False

• Chalk
• Pumice
• Talc
Rocks never change.

True or False
 False
• Rocks are changed by processes such as:
– Melting
– Pressure
– Heat
– Weathering and Erosion
Teacher Background
Igneous rocks are formed when magma
cools.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/
create/igneous.htm
Melting
Sedimentary rocks are formed when
layers of earth have been deposited in
the bottoms of bodies of water. Over
time these layers are pressed together
forming sedimentary rocks.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow
1/oct98/create/sediment.htm
Weathering and Erosion
Metamorphic rocks were once
sedimentary or igneous rocks that have
been placed under tons of pressure and
heat.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98
/create/metamorph.htm
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Sedimentary
Rock Cycle Diagram
ENGAGE
 Photos by
Sandra Woodruff

A rock can be a thing

of beauty.
 •Explore
Explore

Chocolate Rocks!
  Explain
• How did you simulate weathering and
erosion?
• How are sedimentary rocks formed?
• How are metamorphic rocks formed?
• How are igneous rocks formed?
 Elaborate

Rock Cycle Pictures and Arrows

 Evaluate
Draw Your Own Rock Cycle
Use the words below. The words may be
used more than once.

Igneous Rock Melting Lithofication

Sedimentary Rock Magma Cementation
Metamorphic Rock Cooling Compaction
Heat and Pressure Pressure
Weathering & Erosion Sediments