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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 and diagrams on the different types of rock. Complete the rock cycle diagram handout.
Rock Types from Steven Heath
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Review what we have learnt using the interactive image below.
Rocks Review
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.
Weathering from Steven Heath
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Freeze Thaw
Complete the following card sort. For Homework - Create a poster explaining (with diagrams) any one of the types of Weathering. |
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Lesson 5: 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
Complete the tasks set on the PowerPoint below.
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Using the animation below. Review different types of rock formations
Lesson 6 & 7: Limestone
- To know the basic characteristics of limestone
- To understand the landscapes it forms
First lesson
Print worksheet for video
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Second Lesson
Print the glossary and limestone images
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Review and homework: Extended writing piece on the uses of the different types of landforms
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