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:

• Read HMH Fusion pages 308-309 with a partner
• Draw and write in your journal to help you remember what you’ve learned.
• Share out drawing and notes.

Explore:

• Model the formation of sedimentary rocks.
  • Model #1–using earth materials & water
  • Model #2–using clay
• Record with words and drawings what you observed today.

Explain

• Discuss your observations and share your notes with your table partner(s)
• Use these sentences to discuss your observations:
  • I observed…
  • I noticed…
• Vocabulary Magic

Evaluate:

• Journal Writing