Rock explorer virtual rock kit | Energising Futures

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Science educational materials for UK students ages 4–11 linked to the curriculum, with accessible resources to bring science to life through real world challenges and careers links.

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Science teaching and learning materials for UK students aged 11–16 linked to the curriculum, with accessible resources to bring science to life through real-world challenges and careers links.

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Rocks, Evolution and inheritance, Human and physical geography

Jaya, an exploration geologist, guides pupils through this virtual rock kit as they take a close look at igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, discover how rocks were formed, relate properties to uses and test their knowledge of rocks with four drag and drop quizzes.

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