Section outline

  • Rock Cycle, Formation of Gemstones - The Gem Museum Singapore

    Kia Ora ākonga, 

    You should have all submitted your assessments which were due on the 28th March. We will continue with our topic and focus on the rock cycle which will lead into weathering and erosion.

    Plan for the week is as follows: 

    Wednesday: Rock Cycle Star burst activity 

    Thursday/Friday: Interactive Rock cycle activity 



    Starburst Science Experiment - Simple Living. Creative Learning



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a starburst rock cycle so that we can apply our understanding of the rock cycle and the processes within it.
    • We are PLANNING to consult our learning of the rock cycle by demonstrating the role that the rock cycle plays in the formation of volcanoes



    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the 3 types of rocks ( sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic)
    • Explain how rocks change through the rock cycle 

    Activities:

    1. Starburst rock cycle activity 
    2. Interactive rock cycle activity online. 

    Homework:
    Scientific literacy reading assigned on readworks ( 'Can do for FFR, otherwise as homework )