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What are the differences between sedimentary rocks commonly used as building stones? Provided by Classroom activity Description:

This is a group activity using photographs of sedimentary rocks used as building stones.
The aim of this activity is to help students understand sedimentary rocks, how they formed and how they are used as building stones. Resources available from: https://www.earthlearningidea.com/PDF/140_Building_stones_sed.pdf

Links to activity files https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/What-are-the-differences-between-sedimentary-rocks-commonly-used-as-building-stones.pdf Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, 16+ Subject areas

Natural resources

Properties of construction materials

Degradation of construction materials

Earth and Atmosphere

Solar system and space physics

Analysis and evaluation

Development of scientific thinking

Keywords: Earth’s crust, Metamorphic rock, Sedimentary rock, Igneous rock, Crystals, Grains, Ooids, Sandstone, Limestone, Water currents, Cementation, Building stone, Fossil, Weathering

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