Grouping rocks activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to record the names of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
How can I use this with my class?
Use this series of resources to explore rocks with your class. Use the grouping rocks activity sheet with the virtual rock kit to allow students to group rocks according to their type, minerals, properties and uses.
You can also use the rock kit to set a quiz and see how much your class knows about rocks and learn about a career as a geologist. The rock matching game can be used to explore the properties of specific rocks in a group activity.
Download the resources below and come back here when you’re ready to use the interactive rock kit.
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Rock explorer virtual rock kit
An interactive rock kit containing images, facts and quizzes about rock features, groups, properties and uses.
Which rock am I? matching card game
These information cards help pupils identify and name different rocks and develop their knowledge of rock properties and uses.
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Meet a petrologist presentation
Use this presentation to inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career and link learning about rocks to the real-world.
Meet a petrologist job card
Inspire your pupils to think about a future career and link learning about rocks to the real-world, with this job-role card.
Meet a petrologist video
Watch Marli, a mineral resources petrologist (who studies rocks) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Meet a palaeontologist presentation
Use this presentation to inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career and link learning about rocks and fossils to the real-world.
Meet a palaeontologist job card
Inspire your pupils to think about a future career and link learning about rocks and fossils to the real-world, with this job-role card.
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