Quiz for Sedimentary Rocks video

David McConnell, North Carolina State University

Initial Publication Date: April 30, 2020

Summary

This is a one-page quiz composed of 9 questions (8 MC or T/F and one figure to be created).

Sedimentary Geology, Geomorphology | College Introductory | Online Ready

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Context

Audience

This material is appropriate for an introductory course such as Physical Geology, Earth Science or Environmental Geology

Skills and concepts that students must have mastered

This quiz assesses student basic knowledge that is learned by watching the video. Students are not expected to have any significant prior knowledge of geology.

How the activity is situated in the course

Students respond to quiz questions after viewing the related video and before attending class.

Goals

Content/concepts goals for this activity

This quiz includes questions associated with two learning objectives: 1) Students will be able to classify the three major types of sedimentary rocks and give examples of each; 2) Students can explain how sedimentary rocks are formed and where they can be found.

Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity

The final question in the quiz is a synthesis activity that asks students to draw a diagram or concept map or generate an outline that summarizes the classification of sedimentary rocks.

Other skills goals for this activity

Description and Teaching Materials

After watching the associated video, students complete the quiz to ensure that they have a working knowledge of some basic content related to sedimentary rocks. This provides the instructor with more time in the subsequent class to incorporate active learning exercises that may include the application of higher order thinking skills.