Bling Builders: Diamonds and the Rock Cycle

This is a 2-3+ day unit lesson plan that uses Diamonds as a case study into the Rock Cycle, and also incorporates other concepts from Geology and Physics.
Resource ID#: 173590 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: rock cycle, rocks, geology, sugar, heat, pressure, diamond
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: Hillsborough/Polk MSP 3-8 Science

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