Aligned with TEKS 6.10C

This Rock Cycle Bundle covers 6th Grade TEKS 6.10C. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the rock cycle (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 6.10C

Resources included in this bundle:

Rock Cycle Warm-Up (TEKS 6.10C)

  • Key Vocabulary (Rocks, Rock Cycle, Igneous Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock)
  • Identifying how rocks form with examples of each
  • Compare and contrast intrusive and extrusive rocks
  • Categorizing examples of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
  • Create and label your own rock cycle


Rock Cycle - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 6.10C)

  • Rocks
  • Uses of Rocks
  • Igneous Rock
  • Sedimentary Rock
  • Metamorphic Rock
  • Rock Cycle
  • Rock Cycle Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Rock Cycle Literacy Article (TEKS 6.10C)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Rock Cycle S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 6.10C)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Rock Cycle - Task Cards (TEKS 6.10C)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. rocks, rock cycle, igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, intrusive, extrusive, geologist, etc.)
  • Characteristics of the different types of rocks
  • Identifying rocks
  • Parts of the rock cycle
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Rock Cycle Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 6.10C)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Rock Cycle Assessment (TEKS 6.10C)

  • 30 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 50 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Also included in the bundle:

  • Rock Cycle Exit Tickets (TEKS 6.10C)
  • Rock Cycle Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 6.10C)