KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER PROGRAM

Teacher Candidates: Jaymee Griffin & Janel Derr Date:

Cooperating Teacher: Coop. Initials:
Group Size: 25 Allotted Time: 45 minutes Grade Level: 3
Subject or Topic: Igneous Rocks Section: ELU 545

STANDARDS:

Pennsylvania Science Standard - 3.1.3.A9

● Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events.
● Plan and conduct a simple investigation and understand that different questions
require different kinds of investigations.
● Use data/evidence to construct explanations and understand that scientists
develop explanations based on their evidence and compare them with their
current scientific knowledge.

Pennsylvania Science Standard - S3.D.1.3.1

● Identify ways that cause Earth’s surface to be constantly changing (e.g., wind
and water erosion, contraction and expansion of surfaces).

Pennsylvania English Language Arts Standard - CC.1.4.3.A

● Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly.

I. Performance Objectives (Learning Outcomes)

Learners will be able to:

● Understand that igneous rocks are formed from volcanoes.
● Explain the difference between magma and lava.
● Describe the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
● Analyze a set of igneous rocks, record their characteristics, and decide if they
are intrusive or extrusive igneous rocks.

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II. Assessment/Evaluation plan
A. Formative (informs instruction)

Assessment: Documentation Tool: Scale:

(e.g. product, quick (e.g. rating scale, (performance levels)
response, interview) rubric, checklist,
anecdotal notes)
● Learners will take ● Teacher will record ● "+” Learner
notes in their learning using a “+”, completed
Science notebook “/”, or “-” rating for accurate notes
and on the rock each learner. about igneous
cycle graphic rocks.
organizer and the ● “/” Learner
Rock Cycle completed some
Doodle Notes accurate notes
sheet about about igneous
igneous rocks. rocks.
● “-” Learner did not
complete notes
about igneous
rocks.
● Learners will ● Teacher will record ● “+” Learner
complete a Carin learning using a “+”, completed the
About Igneous “/”, or “-” rating for activity sheet about
Rocks! activity each learner. their igneous rock.
sheet. ● “/” Learner
completed some of
the activity sheet
about their igneous
rock.
● “-” Learner did not
hand in or fill out
any of the activity
sheet about their
igneous rock.

B. Summative
● No summative assessment will be given.

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III. Instructional Materials
● Computer with projector or Smart Board
● Igneous Rocks YouTube video
● 25 copies of The Rock Cycle Doodle Notes
● 25 copies of Cairn About Igneous Rocks!
● 25 copies of Igneous Family Coloring Sheet
● 25 sets of colored pencils or crayons
● 5 igneous rock kits with 5 rocks in each kit

IV. Subject Matter/ Content

A. Prerequisite Skills
● Prior knowledge about rocks, minerals, the rock cycle, and the three types
of rocks.

B. Key Vocabulary
● Igneous - Rock formed by hardening of melted earth (magma or lava).
● Molten - Melted especially by very great heat.
● Magma - Molten rock material within the earth.
● Lava - Melted rock coming from a volcano.
● Solidification - The process of making or becoming solid, compact, or
hard.
● Intrusive Igneous Rock - Igneous rocks formed inside the Earth’s crust.
● Extrusive - Igneous rocks formed outside the Earth’s crust when lava cools.

C. New Content
● The Big Idea: Igneous rocks are formed by the hardening of magma or
lava and make up 95% of the Earth’s surface.

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V. Implementation

A. Introduction
● Remind the class that we have recently been learning about the
rock cycle. Today, we will be learning more about igneous rocks.
● Introduce our big idea for the day and write it on the board:
Igneous rocks are formed by the hardening of magma or lava and
make up 95% of the Earth’s surface.
● Encourage learners to take out their Science notebooks in case
they learn anything interesting to write down in their notes about
igneous rocks.
● Play Igneous Rocks video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfvSopGl2rg

B. Development
● Turn and Talk: What additional information did you learn about
igneous rocks from the video? Write some key words in your
science notebook under igneous rocks. Warm call on learners 2-4
who seem to know some of the answers. Write key terms on the
anchor chart. Encourage learners to write new learnings in their
science notebooks.
− Important Igneous Rocks Facts:
o Igneous - Rock formed by hardening of melted earth
(magma or lava).
o Molten - Melted especially by very great heat.
o Magma - Molten rock material within the earth.
o Lava - Melted rock coming from a volcano.
o Intrusive Igneous Rock - Igneous rocks formed inside
the Earth’s crust when magma cools underground.
o Extrusive - Igneous rocks formed outside the Earth’s
crust when lava cools.
o Igneous rock makes up 95% of the Earth’s surface
o Lava that cools quickly often has a glassy texture
o How to determine if a igneous rock is intrusive or
extrusive
▪ If crystals are small and or impossible to see
without a magnifying lens, then it is extrusive.
▪ If crystals are visible, then it is intrusive.
o Examples
▪ Intrusive - Granite, Gabro, Diorite
▪ Extrusive - Obsidian, Pumice, Rhyolite

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● Read Aloud: The Simple Science of Rocks (pgs. 8-13)
− Introduce the book to the class.
− Identify the author/illustrator.
− Tell learners we will be using the same book all week to learn
a little more about each type of rock. This book will also be
available to look at in our classroom book display.
− Encourage learners to note any new learnings in their
Science notebook about igneous rock as we read through
the book.
− Read pages 8-13 aloud and show the pictures of the rocks.
● Pass out the Rock Cycle Doodle Notes sheet. Explain to the class
that during the next few lessons we will be working to fill out this
Rock Cycle Doodle Notes sheet. They will keep this either in their
science folder so it can be filled in as we learn about the three
different kinds of rocks. Today, we will be filling out the parts about
igneous rocks.
− Have learners write igneous above rocks in the middle circle.
− Read the statement in the middle with the blanks, “Created
from the _____ and solidification of _____ or _____. The rock’s
crystal _____ depends on how _____ it cools.”
− Turn and Talk: Can you think of any words to fill in the blanks?
Warm call on learners 2-4 who seem to know some of the
answers. Review the correct answers.
− “Created from the cooling and solidification of magma or
lava. The rock’s crystal size depends on how quickly/fast it
cools.”
− Review key vocabulary:
o Molten - Melted especially by very great heat.
o Magma - Molten rock material within the earth.
o Lava - Melted rock coming from a volcano.
o Solidification - The process of making or becoming
solid, compact, or hard.
● Hands on Activity: Carin About Igneous Rocks!
− Have learners move into groups of 5.
− Explain the instructions for the activity. Groups will work
together to examine a set of 5 igneous rocks. Each learner
will fill out the Carin About Igneous Rocks! sheet for one of
the 5 rocks with help from their group.
− Hand out the Carin About Igneous Rocks! sheet. Ask learners
to put their names on their sheet. Review each section of the
sheet. Ask if the class has any questions.

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 − Walk around the room, monitor groups, and answer
questions.
● Collect Cairn About Igneous Rocks! sheets as groups are finished.
● Learners who finish early may color the Igneous Family coloring
page. All learners may take one at the end of the class so they can
color during free time. The coloring page should be kept in their
science folder as a resource about igneous rocks.

C. Closure
● Ask the class to return to their seats.
● Tell learners to make sure to put their Rock Cycle Doodle Notes
sheet in their science folder.
● We all learned so much today about igneous rocks. You all did a
fantastic job with our igneous rock activity!
● Who thinks they know what we might do next class? Touch your
nose if you have a good idea. Solicit 1-2 responses. Confirm that
next class we are going to get to learn more about metamorphic
rocks and do some more fun hands-on activities.
● If time, you can replay the Igneous Rocks video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfvSopGl2rg

D. Accommodations / Differentiation
● Learners with Disabilities – Instructional Support Teacher will sit near
learners and guide participation, and behavior. Follow
recommendations in learners’ 504 plan and IEP.
● ELA – Follow recommendations from the learner's ELA report.
● Early Finishers – Learners who finish early may complete the Igneous
Family coloring page. If they finish coloring, they may watch
igneous rock videos on Google classroom or read books in the
classroom book display.
● Behavioral Needs – Teacher will move from group to group to
monitor activities, discussions, and check in on any learners who
may need more guidance or support.

VI. Reflective Response

A. Report of Learners’ Performance in Terms of States Objectives (Reflection

on learners' performance written after lesson is taught, includes
remediation for learners who failed to meet acceptable level of
achievement.)

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 B. Personal Reflection
● How could this lesson be improved?
● How did the learners respond to the lesson?
● What did the learners enjoy about the lesson? What did they not
enjoy about the lesson?
● What other resources could be used in the future for a lesson like
this?

VII. Resources

Britannica kids dictionary. Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Retrieved April 16,

2022, from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary

James, E. (2018). The simple science of rocks. Raintree.

McGraw-Hill Education. (2017). Earth & Space iScience, Teacher Edition (Vol. 1).

MooMooMath and Science. (2020, March 11). Igneous rocks. YouTube. Retrieved
April 16, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfvSopGl2rg

The Morehouse Magic. (n.d.). The rock cycle doodle notes: Science doodle notes.
Teachers Pay Teachers. Retrieved April 16, 2022, from
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Rock-Cycle-Doodle-Notes-Sc
ience-Doodle-Notes-2599370

STEAM Thinkers LLC. (n.d.). Igneous rock - coloring page. Teachers Pay Teachers.
Retrieved April 16, 2022, from
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Igneous-Rock-coloring-page-344
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 Appendix A
Rock Cycle Doodle Notes Sheet

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 Appendix B
Cairn About Igneous Rocks!

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 Appendix C
Igneous Rocks Coloring Page

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