1. Rocks Don’t Just Sit There by Timothy Nolan
Cyberlesson prepared by Kerian Blake

2. INTRODUCTION to Have you ever wondered how rocks came on earth?
Are rocks born like you?
Do rocks die like people do?
Do rocks move by themselves?
Now complete page 1 of your journal. Click on the picture to find your journal.

3. Materials A copy of Rocks Don’t Just Sit There by Timothy Nolan
One computer for each child
Online journal
Printer

4. Sedimentary igneous metamorphic
There are some vocabulary words to help you understand rocks. Let’s learn these words. Click on the rock people to find the words and meanings.
After you are done, write these words in your online rock dictionary.

5. Before Reading
Think about what you already know about rocks from the websites and your background knowledge. Write two facts on page 2 of your journal.
List at least 2 questions in the “K” section.

6. Before Reading
Listen as I read page 1-13 of the book aloud to you. I want you to pay special attention to the different ways rocks are formed.

7. DURING Reading
Compare and contrast how any two types of rocks are formed.
Start to fill out the graphic organizer in your journal.

8. AFTER READING
Now that we have finished the book, add more facts to your Venn diagram, then write at least 1-3 questions you have in your KWL chart.
What I already know about rocks. K
What I want to learned about rocks W
Questions I still have about rocks. L

9. Discuss these questions with your partner.
Critical thinking questions:
What happens to a rock when it goes through the rock cycle. Where does it start? Does it end?
Click on the diagram to find out.

10. After Reading
Think about all that you have learned about rocks during the lesson. Create a drawing to show the rock cycle. You may print out your journal and use a choice of crayons, markers or pencils to create your artwork.

11. After Reading
Watch the videos to learn more about rocks. Click on the experts to log on.
What new facts did the video tell you about rocks? Look back at your KWL chart and write any new information you learned. List any questions you still have.

12. RUBRIC Assign-ment Score of 3 Score of 2 Score of 1 total KWL Chart
I wrote 3-4 questions and listed 5-6 facts I learned about rocks in my KWL chart.
I wrote 2-3 questions and wrote 4-5 facts I learned about rocks in my KWL chart.
I wrote 1-2 questions and listed 2-3 facts I learned about rocks in my KWL chart.
Venn diagram
I compared two types of rocks in my Venn diagram. I used 5-6 related vocabulary words when I compared them.
I compared two types of rocks in my Venn diagram. I used 3-4 related vocabulary words when I compared them.
I did not complete the assignment.
The Rock Cycle Drawing
I drew the rock cycle diagram in my journal. I labeled it neatly. I included 5-6 related vocabulary words when labeling my diagram.
I drew the rock cycle diagram in my journal. I labeled it neatly. I included 2-3 related vocabulary words when labeling my diagram.
I drew the rock cycle diagram but I did not label it.

13. Rocks have many uses. Can you think of some
Rocks have many uses. Can you think of some? Discuss this with your partner then click on the word “rocks” to learn some uses. List at least 5 in your journal.
If you are thinking about going in search of rocks, follow the tips behind the

14. Beyond the Book
Click on the rock signs to find the rock puzzle and quiz to learn more about rocks.
Learn a song about rocks.

15. CREDITS Websites: Book: Rocks Don’t Just Sit There, by Timothy Nolan
Rocks introduction page was copied from library.thinkquest.org/J002289/
All pictures were downloaded from
Book:
Rocks Don’t Just Sit There, by Timothy Nolan

16. Teacher Page
This cyberlesson is a segment of a rock unit the third grade students at Wish Elementary school in
Hartford are studying. Each day for 30 minutes students will engage in language arts, science and/or math activities learning about rocks. Before the students start this cyberlesson, they should have used their senses to describe a rock. It could be a special rock that the class has or something they bring in from home. The purpose is to develop background knowledge about rocks.
There are some tips to consider before you implement this lesson.
This lesson is ideal for two students at a time.
It is important that students are guided through the lesson by the teacher especially if they are not secure working on computers. If it is easier for them, teachers might want to print a copy of the journal for each students before starting the lesson.
Slides 2 and 3 of this lesson are suppose to get students interested in the lesson.
Slides 5 and 6 are suppose to build word knowledge in order for them to better understand the concept.
Slides 7-8 the teacher reads the book aloud while the students listen. Only one copy is necessary for the lesson. Students will need to pay close attention since they will have to fill out a Venn diagram comparing at least rock types. It would be helpful if the students already know this to help them focus on the before and after reading tasks.
The before, during and after reading activities should prepare the students to discuss the critical thinking questions and draw the rock cycle successfully.
The on-line Venn-diagram does not work. Teacher will need to have copies printed prior to teaching the lesson for students.
Thanks for using my lesson with your class.