Introduction to rocks
I can explain that rock occurs naturally and can be used for different purposes.
Introduction to rocks
I can explain that rock occurs naturally and can be used for different purposes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A material is a substance from which something is made.
- Rock is a solid material that occurs naturally in Earth.
- Materials such as concrete, tarmac and brick are made by humans and are not rock.
- We use different rocks for different purposes.
Keywords
Material - A material is what we use to make things from.
Rock - Rock is a naturally occurring material made up of one or more minerals.
Earth - Earth is the planet we live on.
Natural - Things that are natural are found in nature and have not been made by people.
Quarry - A quarry is a place where rock is dug out of the ground.
Common misconception
May have confusion around classification of rock – thinking rocks in the ground and materials such as concrete, tarmac and bricks are a type of rock.
Help children to understand the material ‘rock’ is a natural material and not an object, and that materials like brick, tarmac and concrete are human-made and therefore not the same as natural rock material.
Equipment
See additional materials for further guidance.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
glass
rock
metal
wool
paper
Exit quiz
6 Questions
tarmac
paper
concrete
glass
metal
rock
