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Lesson 1 & 2: Types of rocks and rock cycle

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  • 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


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​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
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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.
Rocks and Soils Worksheet.
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​Review what we have learnt using the interactive Quiz.

Quizziz - Rock types


Lesson 3 & 4: Weathering

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  • 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


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​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.

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​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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Weathering worksheet - table (print A3)
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Complete the weathering review worksheet without access to your notes. 


Weathering Review
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Lesson 5-8: Video Project

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​Divide the class into groups of 4 students. Each group can then try to complete the following Tarsia:

Rock Cycle Tarsia
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In the same groups students will be making a video explaining:
The Rock cycle OR Types of Weathering
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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.
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Lesson 9 & 10: Granite

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  • To know the basic characteristics of granite
  • To understand the landscapes it forms


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​Look at the following image:
What is it?        How was it made?
​Discuss 

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Granite Stack - Dartmoor

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​Using the YouTube complete all the tasks in the Granite Worksheet

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Project/Homework: Draw a field sketch of a Granite Tor and explain how they are formed.
Field sketches and how to draw them from Steven Heath
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Granite Tor
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​3-2-1 Plenary task

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Lesson 11 - 13: Limestone

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  • To know the basic characteristics of limestone
  • To understand the landscapes it forms


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​Watch BBC Planet Earth: Caves
Answer the questions of the worksheet.

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Limestone images
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Limestone Animation


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​Review and homework: Extended writing piece on the uses of the different types of landforms

Human uses of rocks
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Essay - Planning
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  • Home
    • How to make a website: Tools and experiences
    • Maps and Regions
    • Travel Photographs and Videos
    • Live: Global Hazards and Disasters
    • Geography in the news
    • The Big Geography Challenge
  • New IB Geography 2017 onwards
    • IB Geography Introduction
    • Part 1: Geographical Themes >
      • Option B: Oceans and coastal margins >
        • 1. Ocean–atmosphere interactions
        • 2. Interactions between oceans and coastal places
        • 3. Managing coastal margins
        • 4. Ocean management futures
      • Option D: Geophysical Hazards >
        • 1. Geophysical systems
        • 2. Geophysical hazard risks
        • 3. Hazard risk and vulnerability
        • 4. Future resilience and adaptation
    • Part 2: Core Units (SL&HL) >
      • Unit 1: Changing Population >
        • 1. Population and economic development patterns
        • 2. Changing Populations and Places
        • 3. Challenges and opportunities
      • Unit 2: Global climate—vulnerability and resilience >
        • 1. Causes of global climate change
        • 2. Consequences of global climate change
        • 3. Responding to global climate change
      • Unit 3: Global resource consumption and security >
        • 1: Global trends in consumption
        • 2: Impacts of changing trends in resource consumption
        • 3: Resource stewardship
    • Part 3: HL Core Extensions >
      • Unit 4: Power, places and networks >
        • 1. Global interactions and global power
      • Unit 5: Human development and diversity
      • Unit 6: Global risks and resilience
    • Internal Assessment
    • Why should I study IB Geography?
  • IB Geography (Old Syllabus)
    • IB Core >
      • 1. Populations in Transition
      • 2. Disparities in Wealth and Development
      • 3. Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability
      • 4. Patterns in Resource Consumption
    • Part 1: Geographical Themes >
      • Oceans and their Coastal Margins
      • Hazards and disasters - risk assessment and response
      • Freshwater - issues and conflicts
      • Urban Environments
    • Global Interactions - HL >
      • Measuring Global Interactions
      • Changing Space - The Shrinking world
      • Economic Interactions and Flows
      • Environmental Change
      • Sociocultural Exchanges
      • Political Outcomes
      • Global Interactions at the Local Level
    • IB Guidance >
      • Syllabus Guidance
      • IB Examination Guidance
    • Extended Essay
  • IGCSE Geography
    • Theme 1: Population and settlement >
      • Population Dynamics
      • Migration
      • Settlements
      • Urban Settlements
      • Urbanisation
    • Theme 2: The natural environment >
      • Plate Tectonics
      • Coasts
      • Rivers
      • Weather and Climate
      • Climate and Ecosystems
    • Theme 3: Economic development >
      • Development
      • Food Production
      • Industry
      • Energy
      • Tourism
      • Water
      • Environmental Risks of Economic development
    • GCSE Key Terms
    • GCSE Coursework
    • Alternative to Coursework
    • IGCSE Geography Examination Advice
    • IGCSE Revision Games
  • Key Stage 3
    • Year 6 >
      • My Place
      • Rivers
      • Brazil
    • Year 7 >
      • Maps and the world
      • Rocky Landscapes
      • Settlement
      • Weather & Climate
    • Year 8 >
      • Maps Introduction
      • Plate Tectonics
      • Economic Activity
      • Biomes
    • Year 9 >
      • Map Skills - review
      • Development
      • Coasts
      • Tourism
      • Paradise lost - Tourism in Thailand
  • AS Level Geography
    • World at Risk
    • Crowded Coasts
  • Geography Skills
  • Donations & Contact
  • YouTube Channel
  • Essential computer programs