Term 1 Week 10

Kia Ora ākonga, this week we will finish off with our rock cycle and move into weathering and erosion. 

Plan for the week is as follows: 

Monday: Rock cycle simulation activity and worksheet 

Wednesday: Weathering and Erosion - Experiment 

Thursday: Trip to Mangere Mountain 

Friday: FFR activities, complete comic strip, and erosion/rockcycle worksheet 

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on rock cycles and describing how their are different types of rocks and the processes they undergo
• We are FOCUSING on explaining the type of rock that is seen in volcanoes and created from magma
• We are FOCUSING on enhancing our learning by going on a trip to Māngere mountain and comparing our scientific understanding to matauranga Māori

Success Criteria: I can/have...

1.define terms related to the rock cycle

2.explain the characteristic of and categorize three main types of rock

3.discuss how rock cycles through the earth

4. Recognize that weathering breaks down minerals and rocks and occurs as a result of both mechanical and chemical processes.