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 ** T **** H **** E **** R **** O **** C **** K **** C **** Y **** C **** L **** E **** ! **  **__ Grade level: __** 3rd

**__ Subject: __** Science

**__ AZ State Standard: __** Strand 6: Earth and Space Science. Concept 1: Properties of Earth Materials. PO2: Describe the different rocks and how they are formed (metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary). PO3: Classify rocks based on the physical properties of (color, texture, and hardness).

**__ Essential Question: __** What is the cycle of a rock?

**__ High Order Questions: __** What are Earth's minerals and how do we classify them? What are the three types of rocks and how are they identified?

**__ Brief Overview of Project: __**
 * TSW classify 3 samples of minerals by examining them (hardness, texture, and color).
 * TSW examine items in a basket and recite their similarities.
 * TSW distinguish between 3 types of rocks by performing experiments.
 * TSW use various materials to identify the hardness of a mineral.
 * TSW orally discuss the color and texture of a mineral.
 * TSW create a picture/diagram within the kidpix program.
 * TSW read their science books to find out more information about rocks and the rock cycle.