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: Metamorphic 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:

● Explain how metamorphic rocks form (rocks modified by heat, pressure, and
chemical processes).
● Identify the different types of metamorphic rocks.
● Analyze a set of metamorphic rocks, record their characteristics, and decide if
they are foliated or nonfoliated 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 ● Teacher will ● "+” Learner
take notes in record learning completed
their science using a “+”, “/”, accurate notes
notebook and or “-” rating for about
on the rock each learner. metamorphic
cycle graphic rocks.
organizer and ● “/” Learner
the Rock completed
Cycle Doodle some accurate
Notes sheet notes about
about metamorphic
metamorphic rocks.
rocks. ● “-” Learner did
not complete
notes about
metamorphic
rocks.
● Learners will ● Teacher will ● “+” Learner
complete a record learning completed the
Carin About using a “+”, “/”, activity sheet
Metamorphic or “-” rating for about their
Rocks! activity each learner. metamorphic
sheet. rock.
● “/” Learner
completed
some of the
activity sheet
about their
metamorphic
rock.
● “-” Learner did
not hand in or
fill out any of
the activity

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 sheet about
their
metamorphic
rock.

B. Summative
● No summative assessment will be given.

III. Instructional Materials

● Three pictures of metamorphic rock examples on computer to project
● Video of rock cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xFfezsJ1s&t=65s
● Video of metamorphic rocks
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANflWY8VYnM)
● “The Simple Science of Rocks” book by Emily James
● 5 Metamorphic Rock Sample Boxes that contain 5 rocks inside
● 25 copies of Cairn About Metamorphic Rocks!

IV. Subject Matter/ Content

A. Prerequisite Skills
● Prior knowledge about rocks, minerals, the rock cycle, and igneous rocks.

B. Key Vocabulary
● Metamorphic Rock- rock formed by high temperatures and pressures that
cause changes in the parent rock while in the solid form
● Foliated Metamorphic Rock- metamorphic rock that has a layered or
banded appearance and is produced by expose to heat and direct
pressure (examples: slate, schist)
● Nonfoliated Metamorphic Rock- metamorphic rock that does not have a
layered for banded appearance (examples: marble, quartzite,
soapstone)
● Crystalline - distinctly or sharply outlined

C. New Content
● The Big Idea:
o Metamorphic Rock is a pre-existing rock that, when subjected to
intense heat or pressure, will change into another form - either
foliated or nonfoliated.

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V. Implementation

A. Introduction
● Hook: Teacher will show students some pictures of rocks and state
that they are all examples of metamorphic rocks.
● Show the brief video on metamorphic rocks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANflWY8VYnM

B. Development
● Read Aloud: The Simple Science of Rocks (pgs. 20-23)
− Show the cover of the book to the class.
− Identify the author/illustrator.
− Remind 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 metamorphic rock as we read
through the book.
● Give the definition of metamorphic rocks
− Metamorphic rock is formed by high temperatures and
pressures that cause changes in the parent rock while in the
solid form.
o How they form
▪ They can form layers due to to extreme
pressure and temperature
▪ Most form deep within the Earth’s crust
o Properties
▪ They may only be composed of one mineral
▪ They rarely have fossils
▪ They do not get hot enough to melt
▪ They are usually crystalline in texture
o Identifying
▪ Foliated metamorphic rocks - metamorphic
rock that has a layered or banded
appearance and is produced by expose to
heat and direct pressure (Show example photo
of schist)
▪ Nonfoliated metamorphic rocks -
metamorphic rock that does not have a
layered for banded appearance (Show
example photo of marble)

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● Activity
■ Ask students to take out the Rock Cycle Doodle Notes sheet
from their science folder. Remind students that today, we will
be filling out the parts about metamorphic rocks.
○ Have learners write metamorphic above the
word rock in the lower right circle.
○ Ask class to first turn and talk to decide what
terms to use to fill in the blanks. “Existing rock is
subjected to very high (heat) and (pressure).
This usually takes place deep (underground).
○ Ask for volunteers to help fill in the blanks and
fill in the blanks together as a class.
○ Help the students as a class to fill in the arrows
that point to igneous and metamorphic:
“melting” on arrow pointing to igneous and
“heat and pressure” on arrow pointing to
metamorphic from the igneous circle.
○ Discuss three names of metamorphic rocks that
we can add to the “examples” section of
worksheet.
■ Hands on Activity: Carin About Metamorphic Rocks!
● Hand out the Carin About Metamorphic Rocks! sheet
● Have learners move into groups of 5 that were
formed yesterday.
● Give each group a Metamorphic Rock Sample Box
● Explain the instructions for the activity. Groups will
work together to examine a set of 5 metamorphic
rocks. Each learner will fill out the Carin About
Metamorphic Rocks! sheet for one of the 5 rocks with
help from their group.
● Hand out the Carin About Metamorphic Rocks! sheet.
Ask learners to put their names on their sheet. Review
each section of the sheet. Ask if the class has any
questions.
● Walk around the room, monitor groups, and answer
questions.
■ Collect Cairn About Metamorphic Rocks! sheets as groups
are finished.
■ Learners who finish early may read watch videos about the
rock cycle and different types of rocks posted on Google
classroom or read from the rock books in the class library.

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 C. Closure
● Ask the class to state some of the attributes they learned today
about metamorphic rocks
● Play the rock cycle video again to review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xFfezsJ1s&t=65s
● Tell class that tomorrow we will be learning about sedimentary
rocks.

D. Accommodations / Differentiation
● Learners with Disabilities – Instructional Support Teacher will sit near
learners and guide research, participation, and behavior. Follow
recommendations in learners’ 504 plan and IEP.
● ELA – Follow recommendations from learner’s ELA report.
● Early Finishers – Learners may watch videos about the rock cycle
and different types of rocks posted on Google classroom or look at
books in the classroom rock book display. Encourage learners to jot
down any new learnings in their science notebook.
● Behavioral Needs – Teacher will move from group to group to
monitor research, 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.)

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?

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VII. Resources

Jam Campus. (2018, April 8). The rock cycle song: Science music video. YouTube.
Retrieved April 16, 2022, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7xFfezsJ1s&t=65s

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

YouTube. (2016, March 27). Metamorphic rocks. YouTube. Retrieved April 18, 2022,
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANflWY8VYnM

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 Appendix A
Rock Cycle Doodles Note Sheet

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Rock Cycle Doodles Note Sheet with Answers

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