What is the rock cycle? Objective Students role-play a guided imagery story of the rock cycle (adapted from Keepers of the Earth, Joe Bruchac, Chapter 8). Preparation Copy of story Outside location with sloping hill Procedure Tell students that they are going to pretend to be a rock, but they will change through a long, long period of time. Have them start the role-play by sitting along the top of a small hill (a dry ditch bank will work well). Have them close their eyes and listen carefully until there is an action part to act out. Read or paraphrase the following story: Imagine you are a roc Duration: 30 Minutes.