All Curriculum for excellence: topic SCN 2-17a articles
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ResourceFound in the ground
Give your pupils the knowledge and the opportunity to classify materials according to rocks, minerals and fossils.
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ResourceVirtual rock kit
A collection of common sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Each rock has images showing particle arrangements, the rock after weathering, hand sized specimens and the rock in use.
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ResourceModelling sedimentary rocks
Students use syringes to make samples of sedimentary rock from sand both with and without cementing agents.
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ResourceWeathering and erosion
Examine the ways in which water can weather rocks, by solution and by freeze-thaw.
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ResourceExperiment with the Vikings
A comprehensive collection of activities to incorporate science into your Vikings lessons. Topics include everyday life; weapons and warfare; travel and trade; and how modern day archaeologists use science to investigate Viking life.
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Lesson planWhy do sediments form layers? | 11-14 years
Explore the layered formation of sedimentary rocks using this lesson plan and set of downloadable activities for 11–14 year olds.
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Lesson planWhat happens to weathered pieces of rock? | 11-14 years
Investigate how rock fragments are transported and deposited by water currents using this lesson plan and downloadable activity for 11–14 year olds.