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Rock Detectives
Provided by: Charlotte Aulton
Activity type(s): Classroom activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Suitable for ages: 7-11 years old
Description:
This activity helps Year 3 students identify the properties of rocks in line with the national science curriculum. Any rock samples can be used, as the focus is on developing observation skills rather than recognizing specific rocks. However, it can be adapted for classification purposes if needed.
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Rock-Detectives-Lesson-Plan.pdf
https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Rock-Detectives.docx
Subject areas:
- Mineral and rock ID/description
Keywords: Rocks
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