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Files Included in this Download |
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Resource Name |
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Objectives |
Resource Details |
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Vocabulary for Unit 3d
(2 pages) |
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Vocabulary to be used throughout the unit |
Draw a picture and write a definition
of the given words used in this unit |
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Rocks
( 10 slides) |
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To know that rocks are used for a variety of purposes
To know that rocks are chosen for particular purposes
because of their characteristics |
PowerPoint show to give names of rocks
and their uses. |
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Uses of rocks
(1 page) |
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To know that rocks are used for a variety of purposes |
Explain what you could use the given
rocks for / which rock you would make given items from. |
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Properties of rocks
(1 page) |
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To learn that rocks can be grouped according to observable
characteristics |
Use the descriptions and pictures (or
real rocks) to record given properties in the boxes |
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About rocks
(1 page) |
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To learn that rocks can be grouped according to observable
characteristics |
Read the information and answer the
questions |
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Facts about rocks
(3 pages) |
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To observe and compare rocks |
Observe and record facts about the given rocks using words
from lists and adding own. |
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Signs of erosion
(1 page) |
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To observe and compare rocks |
Look around the school building or local area to see if you
can see any problems caused by erosion |
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Properties of rocks test
(1 page) |
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To learn that differences between rocks can be identified by
testing |
Testing, predicting, recording, concluding about the
properties of rocks |
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Testing rocks
(1 page) |
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To learn that differences between rocks can be identified by
testing |
Test the rocks using the given criteria to find which would
be best for a tile on a roof |
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What is soil?
(1 page) |
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To learn that there are different kinds of soil depending on
the rock from which they come |
Information about soils and write sentences about the
different types of soil |
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Comparing rocks
(1 page) |
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To observe differences and make comparisons |
Collect some rocks and do the given experiments on them to
test for hardness |
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Soil images
(1 page) |
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To observe differences and make comparisons |
Look at the different pictures and make comparisons |
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Soil layers done
(2 pages) |
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To observe differences and make comparisons |
Read about the layers of soil. Label the diagram and answer
the questions |
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Soil
(1 page) |
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To find that particles of different sizes can be separated
by sieving |
Describe the different types of soil.
Use a sieve to find out what each type of soil is made of. |
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What does soil consist of?
(1 page) |
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To plan a fair test
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Do a test as instructed on the sheet
then plan more with different soils – how do you ensure the
test is a fair test? |
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Revision rocks
(6 pages) |
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To revise information learnt about rocks |
24 questions to cut out as cards or use
to fill in pupil sheet. Answer sheet included |
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Rock and soil loop cards
(10 pages) |
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To revise information learnt about rocks and soil |
Loop cards to be cut out and laminated for durability.
Answers given on last page. |
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Rocks and soil questions and answers
(10 pages) |
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To revise information learnt about rocks and soil |
Can be used a introduction or cut out
and used individually |
