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| What to create | Lesson script |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Rocks |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
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Teacher:
Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore a super interesting topic: ROCKS! Who here has seen a rock before? (Allow kids to respond)
Rocks are all around us and come in many shapes, sizes, and colors! Let’s find out more about them together!
Teacher:
Let's start by talking about what a rock is. A rock is a solid piece of ground material made up of minerals. You can find them outside, in driveways, parks, and even in your backyard!
Rocks can be big or small, smooth or rough. Some are shiny, and some are dull. Can anyone tell me what their favorite type of rock is? (Encourage responses, guiding them to think about different rock types)
Teacher:
Did you know that there are three main types of rocks? Let’s learn about them!
These rocks are formed from melted minerals that cool and harden. That’s a fancy way of saying they come from lava or magma. Isn’t that cool? Think about when we bake cookies!
These rocks are made from tiny pieces of other rocks that have been pressed together. They can have layers, kind of like a sandwich! Imagine all the different ingredients in a sandwich - that's how sedimentary rocks are formed!
These rocks start as either igneous or sedimentary rocks but change because of heat and pressure. It’s like when you squish Play-Doh into a different shape!
Teacher:
Now that we know about the types of rocks, let’s look at some real rocks! I have brought different types of rocks today.
I want you to touch the rocks and see if you can guess which type they are. Look for things like:
(Hand out rocks and allow students to explore, facilitating discussion about their findings.)
Teacher:
Now, I have a fun story to share with you called "The Rock That Could Talk!" (Read the story, using expressive voice and gestures)
In this story, a little boy discovers a magical rock that can talk. The rock tells him about all the journeys it has been on and the things it has seen. The boy learns to appreciate all the different types of rocks in his world!
What do you think the rock might say if it could talk to you? (Encourage students to think creatively and share their ideas.)
Teacher:
Wow! We have learned so much about rocks today!
Can anyone tell me one thing they learned? (Allow students to share)
Rocks are fascinating! Next time you walk outside, remember to look for different types of rocks. You can even start your own rock collection!
Thank you for learning about rocks with me today! I had a great time, and I hope you did too!
Teacher:
For our closing circle, let’s sing a little song about rocks! Here’s a simple tune you can hum to:
🎵 Rock, rock, rocky rock,
Rolling in the sun,
Hard and soft, near and far,
Rocks are so much fun! 🎶
Teacher:
Alright, my little geologists, let’s clean up and prepare for our next activity!
Goodbye, everyone!
This lesson should take about 30 minutes and can be adjusted as needed.