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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Rock cycle
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Rock Cycle

Subject

Geography

Topic

Rock Cycle

Grade/Age Group

Primary/Secondary (suitable for all levels)

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Understand the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
• Explain the processes involved in the rock cycle.
• Identify and describe the transformation from one type of rock to another.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Rock cycle diagram posters
• PowerPoint presentation
• Samples of different rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)
• Worksheets for individual work
• Homework assignment handouts

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson adheres to the UK National Curriculum for Geography, focusing on physical geography and geological processes.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Rocks	5	Begin with an engaging question about rocks. Introduce the three types of rocks briefly.
2	The Rock Cycle Process	10	Use a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the rock cycle. Explain each type of rock and its formation. Use diagrams and visuals.
3	Hands-on Activity	5	Distribute rock samples to students. Allow them to classify the rocks into the three categories. Discuss their observations.
4	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a discussion on how rocks change from one type to another. Encourage questions and contributions.
5	Summary and Questions	3	Recap the key points of the rock cycle. Allow students to ask any remaining questions for clarity.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Hand out homework assignments that reinforce the lesson, focusing on the rock cycle. Students complete it individually at home.

Homework

• Assignment will include a worksheet on identifying the different types of rocks and describing their transformation in the rock cycle.

Note: Homework will be collected at the beginning of the next lesson for review. There will be no student presentations.

Lesson script