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| What to create | Lesson script |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Story of rocks |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
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| Include images descriptions | |
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Teacher: "Hello everyone! Today, we are going to explore the wonderful world of rocks! Can anyone tell me what a rock is?"
(Wait for responses from children. Encourage a few shares before moving on.)
Teacher: "Great answers! Rocks are everywhere! They’re in the ground, on the mountains, and even at the beach. Today, we will learn about different kinds of rocks and their stories. Are you ready to go on an adventure?"
Teacher: "Let’s dive in! Rocks are made up of tiny pieces called minerals. Can you imagine rocks as a big family? Just like families have different members, rocks come in different types too!
Igneous Rocks
These rocks are born from fire! They come from molten lava that cools down. When we think of volcanoes, we think of igneous rocks!
Sedimentary Rocks
These rocks are formed from tiny pieces of other rocks that stick together. They are like a storybook, telling us about the Earth’s history!
Metamorphic Rocks
These rocks were once other rocks, but they changed because of pressure and heat, like how we put dough in the oven to bake cookies!
Teacher: "Now, let’s share some fun facts about rocks!"
(Show a pumice stone if available and pass it around for children to feel.)
Teacher: "Next, let’s talk about the rock cycle. It's like a friendship circle for rocks! They can change into each other. Let me show you how it works."
(Use a simple chart or draw on a whiteboard to illustrate the rock cycle.)
Teacher: "Now, sit back and relax as I tell you a story about a rock named Rocky!"
(Begin the story with animated expressions.)
Story:
"Once upon a time, in a bright, sunny place, there lived a little rock named Rocky. Rocky was an igneous rock who loved to play near a volcano. One day, Rocky saw the volcanic eruptions and was lifted high into the sky! As he cooled, he wished to go on adventures.
Rocky rolled down the mountain and found a river. There, he met Sandy, a sedimentary rock, who told him about all her adventures in the riverbank. Rocky was fascinated!
But one day, Rocky was picked up by a big truck and taken to a construction site. There, he was placed under a lot of pressure with other rocks. Suddenly, he felt different—he was becoming a metamorphic rock!
Rocky realized he had gone through an incredible journey. He wanted to share his adventures with all his rock friends! And so, he did, and together they learned that no matter how different they were, they all had amazing stories to tell."
(Wrap up the story and invite the children to share what they liked about it.)
Teacher: "What an exciting adventure Rocky had! Remember, rocks have wonderful stories. They can change and tell us so much about our planet.
Do you have any questions about rocks? Or maybe you have a favorite type of rock you want to share?"
(Encourage discussion, answer questions, and listen to children share their thoughts.)
Teacher: "To end our lesson, let’s draw our favorite rock! It can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. We’ll put our drawings on the wall to make a 'Rock Wall' of our adventure. Let’s get creative!"
(Provide children with paper and crayons for the drawing activity.)
Teacher: "I can’t wait to see your amazing rock drawings! Remember, every rock has a story, just like every one of you! Thank you for joining me today!"