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This Types of Rocks Jigsaw Activity is a collaborative teaching strategy that encourages increased student engagement and participation.
The Jigsaw Process:
In a Jigsaw activity, students form small groups, where each member focuses on mastering a specific part of the topic. These groups then transition into expert groups, with members specializing in the same focus area. Afterward, students return to their original home groups and share their newfound expertise, then work together to gain a collective understanding of the entire topic.
Download Includes:
- Step-by-Step lesson plans
- Colored/Number Grouping Cards
- Home Group Topic Articles for each: Sedimentary Rock, Igneous Rock, Metamorphic Rock
- Note Taking Sheets
- Writing Pages
*** Lexile level of the included Topic Articles is estimated to be around 600-700. Keep in mind that Lexile levels are approximate measures of text complexity, and different analysis methods may yield slightly different results.
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Description
This Types of Rocks Jigsaw Activity is a collaborative teaching strategy that encourages increased student engagement and participation.
The Jigsaw Process:
In a Jigsaw activity, students form small groups, where each member focuses on mastering a specific part of the topic. These groups then transition into expert groups, with members specializing in the same focus area. Afterward, students return to their original home groups and share their newfound expertise, then work together to gain a collective understanding of the entire topic.
Download Includes:
- Step-by-Step lesson plans
- Colored/Number Grouping Cards
- Home Group Topic Articles for each: Sedimentary Rock, Igneous Rock, Metamorphic Rock
- Note Taking Sheets
- Writing Pages
*** Lexile level of the included Topic Articles is estimated to be around 600-700. Keep in mind that Lexile levels are approximate measures of text complexity, and different analysis methods may yield slightly different results.
We would love to hear from you! Please remember to earn your free TpT credit by leaving feedback when you purchase!
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
For helpful tips, hints, and classroom strategies check out our website!
Copyright © The Core Coaches
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
