Rocks
This science scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to identify, compare and classify different types of rocks, soils and fossils according to their matching material properties for appearance, texture and substance. The class can conduct fair tests to record their observations about the differences between rocks.
Identify, compare and classify different types of rocks, soils and fossils according to their matching material properties for appearance, texture and substance
Lesson One : Classifying Rocks
Identify, describe, compare and classify a range of different types of rocks according to their matching material individual properties
Lesson Two : Permeability
Investigate and test the properties of different types of rocks according to their matching material property for permeability
Lesson Three : Durability
Conduct scientific tests to explore and record the durability of different types of rock materials that can be used for a range of functions
Lesson Four : Soils
Identify and sort different types of rocks and other organic matter that can be found in a selection of soils into matching groups
Lesson Five : What Soils
Investigate, compare and describe some of the similarities and differences that can be observed between clay and sandy soils
Lesson Six : Volcanic Rocks
Research and compare some of the different types of rocks that can be formed during the eruption of a volcano
Lesson Seven : Fossils
Explore and record how a range of different fossils can be formed when they become trapped in sedimentary rocks over time
Lesson Eight : Rock Facts
Identify and record sets of facts about the matching properties of different igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic types of rocks
Rocks Assessment
Assess abilities in identifying, comparing and classifying different types of rocks, soils and fossils according to their matching material properties
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