{"product_id":"3442917","title":"Rocks \u0026 Natural Resources Student-Led Station Lab - Gr 4, New TEKS 4.11C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModular and student-led, these activities on the porosity and permeability of rocks and how those factors affect where water or fossil fuels may be found on Earth cover the geology 2024 TEKS 4.11C standard. It will keep your 4th grade class engaged and learning throughout this Earth sciences lesson. These comprehensive materials will save you a TON of prep time while giving upper elementary students a chance to direct their own learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this station lab, students will explore Earth’s natural resources from the perspective the type of rock layers in a location and how that affects what other natural resources will be found there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e: this product is \u003cu\u003eincluded\u003c\/u\u003e in the Kesler Science \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e8-day Rocks \u0026amp; Natural Resources Complete Lesson Bundle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, which also includes word wall cards, presentation and notes, interactive notebook activities, student choice projects, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eassessments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is included in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/keslerscience.com\/kesler-science-membership\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKesler Science Membership\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIFFERENTIATED, MODULAR, STUDENT-LED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eEach station lab has nine differentiated activities that help the student create a personalized learning experience. In this student-centered approach, the teacher facilitates student learning rather than directing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nine modular stations include all the signage, literature, resources, and task cards for the students to complete independently or in small groups. The stations may also require a few materials that you likely already have in your lab for the Explore It! station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eTHE STATIONS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eINPUT Stations\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e offer multimodal ways to encounter new concepts about permeability and porosity of rocks,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eincluding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore It!\u003c\/b\u003e – This station includes an activity that allows the student to connect information through application. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch It!\u003c\/b\u003e – Students watch a short video at this station and answer questions about what porosity and permeability means.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead It! –\u003c\/b\u003e At this station, students read a short passage about water wells and answer questions about the reading and vocabulary terms. There are differentiated passages, \u003ci\u003enow in English and Spanish\u003c\/i\u003e, for readers that need a shorter, easier text.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResearch It!\u003c\/b\u003e – This station gives students facts, images, and graphs to connect with their learning about how rock types differ around the US. Students will perform tasks and answer related questions on their lab sheet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eOUTPUT Stations\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e provide multiple ways for students to show what they have learned about features and effects of porosity and permeability in rocks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganize It!\u003c\/b\u003e – The students work hands-on with manipulatives at this station. In the digital version, students manipulate images and text in PowerPoint or Google Slides.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrate It!\u003c\/b\u003e – At this station, the student sketches or draws out an example of a different types of land layers that vary in porosity or permeability. This visual learning activity allows for better recall and retention of new information.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWrite It!\u003c\/b\u003e – At this station, the students respond to short answer prompts that allow them to communicate their knowledge using complete sentences.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssess It!\u003c\/b\u003e – The students demonstrate their understanding of the interplay between rocks and natural liquids (oil and water, for example) using a series of task cards with questions and a paragraph that uses vocabulary in context.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus Station - Challenge It!\u003c\/b\u003e – Early finishers and advanced students will love the extension activities in this station. Expand their learning through crosswords, games, and mini projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan This Resource Be Used for Virtual Learning?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eYes! 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