Our Lower KS2 Rocks & Soil topic takes an in depth look at rocks.

Weathering Rocks Investigation Activity

Relation to National Curriculum in England: = English = Maths = Science
	Activity 6 Weathering Rocks Investigation	Weathering Rocks Activity Sheet 3 - 5 small rocks Plastic container with lid Tea towel Elastic band	Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests Sc3/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes Sc3/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

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Activity 6

Weathering Rocks Investigation

Weathering Rocks Activity Sheet
3 - 5 small rocks
Plastic container with lid
Tea towel
Elastic band

Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Sc3/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
Sc3/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings
Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

Activity 6
Weathering Rocks Investigation

Practical Resources:

Weathering Rocks Activity Sheet
3 - 5 small rocks
Plastic container with lid
Tea towel
Elastic band

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Sc3/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
Sc3/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings
Sc3/3.1c recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

In this investigation your child will observe one way in which rocks can be broken down by physical weathering.

This resource meets the following aspects of the National Curriculum of England: Science. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our year three topics where you will find great curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children. There are plenty of subjects for you to choose from, so you’ll be delighted with the wide range when planning your day.

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