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Year 3 - Rocks & Soils

Comparing and grouping rocks

LO: To compare and group together different kinds of rocks.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties.

During this outdoor lesson your children will explore different kinds of rocks and their associated properties. They will discuss the features of these rocks and work together to identify and classify them. 

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Comparing permeability

LO: To compare the permeability of rocks.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties.

Carry out an investigation into the permeability of different rocks by having some fun in puddles! As part of this outdoor lesson your children will also secure their rock identification skills while having the opportunity to expand their vocabulary for this topic.

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Comparing durability

LO: To compare durability of rocks.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson will require children to work collaboratively to set up an investigation into the durability of rocks, in order to design a product to be used in another year group, that is based on the properties of rocks. 

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Understanding some fossil formations

LO: To understand how some fossils are formed.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock.

Deepen your children’s understanding of how mould fossils are formed using nature found in your outdoor space. Children will start by familiarising themselves with the vocabulary and principles associated with fossil formation through an active science game and use this to describe the process afterwards!

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Investigating soil compositions

LO: To investigate the composition of different soil types.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter. 

Deliver a hands-on outdoor lesson that gives your children opportunities to explore your outdoor space and make systematic observations of the soil types they find. Your children will become familiar with soil formation and use artwork to display how they have classified soils.

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