Rock Composition and Classification

In this unit, the class is introduced to how rocks are formed, where they come from, and the many shapes and sizes that they are found. A class rock collection is made from samples collected around the school and a final lab shows the concept of erosion through rock "shakers."

Resource ID#: 13390 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: rocks, erosion, classification, observation, sizes, sorting

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.1.E.6.In.1

Identify rocks, water, and living things in the environment.

SC.1.E.6.Su.1

Recognize rocks and living things in the environment.

SC.2.E.6.In.1

Sort rocks according to size and shape.

SC.2.E.6.Su.1

Sort rocks according to size.

SC.2.E.6.Pa.1

Recognize the ground in the environment.

SC.2.N.1.In.1

Ask questions and make observations about things in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.Su.1

Answer yes and no questions and make observations about common objects and actions in the natural world.

SC.2.N.1.In.2

Identify information about objects based on observation.

SC.2.N.1.Su.2

Identify characteristics of objects based on observation.

SC.2.N.1.Pa.2

Use senses to recognize objects.

SC.2.N.1.Pa.3

Recognize common objects in different environments.

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