Lesson 1 & 2: Types of rocks and rock cycle
- To understand where rocks come from
- To be able to explain the 3 different types of rocks
- To know how the 3 rock types are linked
Watch the YouTubes below and discuss what we have learnt about rocks so far.
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Using the PowerPoint make some notes on the different types of rocks.
| Types of Rocks |
Print and complete the: Rock Cycle diagram
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Using your knowledge, the rock samples and the internet see if you can complete to rock type worksheet.
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Review what we have learnt using the interactive Quiz.
Lesson 3 & 4: Weathering
- To be able to explain the difference between weathering and erosion.
- To identify the three different types of weathering
- To know how to explain the types of weathering
Look at the image below. Can anyone think of how this could have happened? Discuss with the person next to you for 2 minutes and see if you can come up with 2 possible solutions.
Watch the following YouTube. Can you work out what weathering is and how it is different from erosion. Try to explain it in one sentence. |
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Using the following PowerPoint complete the Worksheet.
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Complete the weathering review worksheet without access to your notes. |
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Lesson 5-8: Video Project
Divide the class into groups of 4 students. Each group can then try to complete the following Tarsia:
| Rock Cycle Tarsia |
In the same groups students will be making a video explaining:
The Rock cycle OR Types of Weathering
Each group will require a camera (ipad) and a tripod. However, before filming they will need to design their props and also practice their presentation. The can film in real time or using stop motion animation. See the example video below.
The Rock cycle OR Types of Weathering
Each group will require a camera (ipad) and a tripod. However, before filming they will need to design their props and also practice their presentation. The can film in real time or using stop motion animation. See the example video below.
Lesson 9 & 10: Granite
- To know the basic characteristics of granite
- To understand the landscapes it forms
Look at the following image:
What is it? How was it made?
Discuss
Granite Stack - Dartmoor
Using the YouTube complete all the tasks in the Granite Worksheet
| granite_worksheet.docx |
Project/Homework: Draw a field sketch of a Granite Tor and explain how they are formed.
Granite Tor
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3-2-1 Plenary task |
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Lesson 11 - 13: Limestone
- To know the basic characteristics of limestone
- To understand the landscapes it forms
Watch BBC Planet Earth: Caves Answer the questions of the worksheet. 
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Review and homework: Extended writing piece on the uses of the different types of landforms
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