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DIY Rock Cycle Provided by Lucy Stott, University of Bristol Lesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster Description:

A fun and easy way to demonstrate the processes of the Rock Cycle, using Starburst sweets!

Document includes:
-Detailed instructions on how to create sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous ‘rocks’ using sweets. (Detailed description as well as step by step instructions)
-Vocab match up worksheet (including jumbled and unjumbled)
-Rock cycle processes worksheet (with example of what to draw/write in your cycle)

Links to activity files https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/KS3RockCycle.docx Suitable for ages: 7-11 years old, 11-14 years old Subject areas
  • Earth and Atmosphere
  • Forces
  • Experimental skills and strategies
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