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Goal: A field
trip to Ruby Falls provides your students with a "hands on" approach to the
lesson.
Instructional Objectives:
 The students will be able to:
1. Explain how caves are formed.
2. Identify six types of formations found in limestone caves and explain how they are
formed.
3. Name four minerals seen in the cave.
4. Explain the formation of sedimentary rock, the formation of mountains, and the role of
water in these processes.
5. Develop an awareness of our environment.
Set:
"You have been studying how different types of rocks are formed and how mountains
are created. Today you will be able to observe first hand how sedimentary rock forms, the
effect of pressure on sedimentary rock, how caverns are formed, and the subterranean path
of water with its effects on limestone."
Instructional Strategies:
- Teachers use the
information packet
to prepare students for the visit.
- Students use our informational web site to prepare for the visit.
- Students go on a guided tour of the cavern and waterfall with opportunities for
discussion and questions.
- Students may revisit the web site in the future to refresh information.
Media and Materials:
Closure:
- "You have now seen sedimentary rock in action (or lack of action). You have seen stalactites, stalagmites, columns, drapes,
flowstone, helictites, and
capillary tubes. You should now be able to identify limestone as a sedimentary rock and
explain the role and importance of subterranean water."
Evaluation:
- Formative: Questions and answers by teacher and guide during tour.
- Summation: Have your class grow a crystal as
presented in the and then
write a report.
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