Rocks and Minerals. Completed learning profile (Multiple Intelligences Survey) on 11/24. Completed Rocks and Minerals Pre-Assessment on 11/24

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1 Rocks and Minerals The Rocks and Minerals Unit of Study will begin on November 24, 2014 and will end on December 18, Students will complete a learning profile. This will identify the student s strengths in combinations of intelligences. They will then use this data to help them determine the best ways they learn in order to address their intelligence. Following the learning profile, students will now complete a pre-assessment to help them choose appropriately challenging activities. Students will then choose the activities best suited for them based on the previous criteria along with their interest level. Students will then discuss their decisions with their parents and teacher and commit to the contract with a signature. Initial Tasks: Completed learning profile (Multiple Intelligences Survey) on 11/24 Identified strongest intelligence is Completed Rocks and Minerals Pre-Assessment on 11/24 Read through packet and choose/create activities on 12/1 Discuss plans with parent: X Student commits to contract signature: X _ Daily Tasks: The day-to-day lessons will be a combination of whole class instruction, small group instruction and independent study. Daily on tasks will be given as well. Lab activities (Using Logical/Mathematical Intelligences) will be expected for all students to complete. Students will be also expected to bring their activity materials and general science materials to class every day.

2 Assessing Activities: All activities will be graded as they are completed. So that means students will turn in assignments throughout the month. Rough drafts are recommended when possible to make sure work is neat and organized. All work should be word processed when possible. Students will be expected to do their PERSONAL best on every activity. Also, most work should be done at school. However, certain assignments might be more successfully managed at home. (Building a model, completing the lab, etc ) Students will earn on task points during work days to encourage productive workdays! Choosing activities: Below are the lists of activities. Students will choose which activities they find most interesting taking into account their interest level and multiple intelligence score. Some activities have a bold face activity. The bold face activity is the most challenging activity. This should be completed by students who have a strong science background and wish to challenge themselves. I encourage all students to try a couple. Students can create their own activities too! If you have a suggestion other than an option provided, please share it with me. All student initiated activities must be pre-approved. How many activities do they have to complete? Students will look next the section number and see how many points each section is worth. Then, they will complete activities that are worth points that add up to the total. 3.1 Properties of Minerals: Circle 10 points Activities 10 Verbal/Linguistic: Create a crossword puzzle using the 12 vocabulary words on page 89 to show that you the meaning of the term. Include a blank crossword and an answer key. 10 Spatial: Create a collage of the 12 terms on page 89 to show the meanings of the words. Pictures must be colored. Name the term under each picture. Put a title on your collage. (You can use magazines/online pictures/ or draw them)

3 3.2 Classifying Rocks: Circle 10 points 10 Musical: Write a song/poem/rap using the vocabulary words from 101 correctly. The lyrics should show you know the meaning of the terms. Word process your final copy. Maybe sing for the class?! 10 Verbal Linguistic: Create a dichotomy chart that could be used to classify rocks. Your chart should be 3 / 4 levels. Be sure to include vocabulary from page 101. _ 3.3 Igneous Rocks /3.4 Sedimentary Rocks/3.5 Metamorphic Rocks: Circle 30 points 30 Spatial: Make a rock concentration game. Put a colored picture of a rock on one card and the name and type of rock on another. 30 rocks. 10 sed, 10 med, 10 ign. Include a key. 30 Spatial: Create a rock puzzle. Illustrate pictures and names and types of rocks. 30 rocks. 10 sed, 10 med, 10 ign. Include a key. 30 Naturalistic: Create a rock classification board game. Information of rocks must be included. 30 rocks. 10 sed, 10 med, 10 ign. Include game pieces and rules. 30 Interpersonal: Interview someone who has expertise in utilizing rocks in your home and garden (ex: Counter top sales person). Type interview questions and answers questions. Questions must be pre-approved. 30 Naturalistic: Create a rock classification chart on a poster. Include colored pictures and names of 30 rocks. 10 sed, 10 med, 10 ign. Define the three types of rocks and give a description of each three major types. 30 Spatial: Construct a floor plan or model of a house and identify the various locations that rocks/minerals are located. Name them and tell what type of rock they are. You must have between rocks and minerals. 30 Kinesthetic/Logical/Mathematical: Conduct an investigation on the resistance to stains based on type of rock floor. See me for lab instructions. You provide your own materials.

4 3.6 The Rock Cycle: Circle 10 points 10 Spatial: Draw a picture of the rock cycle. Include detailed information about each of the parts of the rock cycle. Be neat and colorful. Do not just copy a rock cycle picture. Create your own and label all the paths. 10 Verbal/Linguistic: Write a story about the journey of rock through the cycle. You may also write a comic strip. Use terminology from the rock cycle and bold it throughout the story. Make sure you identify the all steps to the cycle. 10 Kinesthetic/Visual/Spatial: Make a movie or computer animation about the Life of a Rock. Explain all parts to the rock cycle. _ 3. 7 Fossil Fuels: Circle 10 points 10 Verbal/Linguistic: Create a brochure identifying the three major fossil fuels and renewable/nonrenewable resources. 10 Verbal/Linguistic: Write a news article about one of the following topics. Get preapproval for your final story: coal forming, coal mining (then and now), fracking, oil spills) Consider writing the story and videotaping it. Turn in typed copy of story. _ More Rocks! Optional Required activities must be done first! Limit 5 points 5 Verbal/Linguistic: Write a story about discovering a new rock or new mineral. Identify its properties, type and uses. Draw and label a colored picture. 5 Intrapersonal: If you were a rock/mineral what kind would you be and why? Be sure describe yourself type, name, uses, rock or mineral, properties. Draw and label a colored picture. 5 Verbal Linguistic: Research and document environmental conditions (Silurian Period) that existed when halite and gypsum formed in the Lake Erie area of Ohio 5 Spatial: Create a geologic map of a region of the US and determine what types of rocks are represented based on the environmental factors that lead to the rocks formation. 5 Kinesthetic: Create a Tween Tribune account, read a related rock/mineral article, take a quiz, and add a comment to the blog.

5 5 Spatial: Create a poster identifying: What a mineral is? List the ways a mineral are identified and tell how minerals form? To Do To Buy or Find

6 Grading Rubric Name: List Your Rocks and Minerals Activities 3.1: Properties of Minerals: Core: Points Earned 3.2: Classifying Rocks: 3.3/3.4/3.5 Igneous Rocks /3.4 Sedimentary Rocks /3.5 Metamorphic Rocks: / The Rock Cycle: 3.7 Fossil Fuels: On Task Points: /15 3 Blue Ribbons Earned on Study Island: /15 Additional Activity

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