Learning Target: I can explain the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels. 

Think about these questions today as we learn more about geology:

• How are sedimentary rocks formed?
• What do the layers reveal about Earth’s past?

Vocabulary:

• environment
• extinct
• fossil
• layers
• organic matter
• sedimentary rock
• sediments

Engage:

• Turn and talk to your neighbor about these questions.  Be prepared to share what you have discussed:
  • What are sediments?
  • How are sediments formed?
  • How do sediments become rocks?
• Animation:  Sedimentary Rock Layers
• Animation:  Sediments Become Rocks
• Observe rocks & write observations
• Video:  Sedimentary Rock Formation

Explain:

• Read the article Sedimentary Rock Process
• Journal Writing:
  • How do sediments become rocks?
  • How do rocks become sediments?

Evaluate:

• Journal Writing