Grouping rocks activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to record the names of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
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.
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Use this activity sheet to record the names of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
An interactive rock kit containing images, facts and quizzes about rock features, groups, properties and uses.
These information cards help pupils identify and name different rocks and develop their knowledge of rock properties and uses.
Learn about careers related to this lesson…
Use this presentation to inspire your pupils to think about a potential future career and link learning about rocks to the real-world.
Inspire your pupils to think about a future career and link learning about rocks to the real-world, with this job-role card.
Watch Marli, a mineral resources petrologist (who studies rocks) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
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.
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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