Rock properties

Topics:

Rocks, Human and physical geography

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Use this group of resources to explore rock properties by carrying out the scratch test with your class. Use the Which rock is the hardest? Worksheet to record predictions and results of the test, reflect on how fair the test was and draw a graph.

Your class can then use this information to complete the rock properties activity sheet and apply their knowledge to different rocks and their uses. They can then explore the idea of permeability.

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