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Rock properties
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster
Duration: 60 minutes
Suitable for ages: 7-11 years old
Description:
The activity is designed for students aged 7-11. It is suitable for a practical activity that involves group work. Students work on samples of granite, sandstone, basalt, and slate. The resources include a teacher’s notes, lesson plans, and extension questions. These resources are available at the site below:
https://ccea.org.uk/downloads/docs/ccea-asset/Resource/Planet%20Earth%20%7C%20Lesson%202%20%7C%20Rock%20Properties.pdf
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Rock-properties.pdf
Subject areas:
- Natural resources
- Earth and Atmosphere
- Geological field & laboratory skills
- Development of scientific thinking
- Investigation
Keywords: Rocks, Basalt, Granite, Sandstone, Slate
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