Rock formation

Subject: Science

Grade: Upper Primary

Publisher: YDP

Resource types: Class activity

Resource ID: k326
Description:

At the end of this activity, students should be able to:
– explain the processes of rock formation, which take place over different timescales,- explain how the mode of rock formation determines the texture and mineral content of a rock,- describe, in simple terms, how igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks are formed.

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Consists of...
Rocks and minerals Student activity Sedimentary rocks Student activity Igneous rocks Student activity Metamorphic rocks Student activity The rock cycle Student activity The uses of rocks Student activity

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Primary School

Upper Primary (Grades 4-6)

Science

Changing Materials

45. Rock formation

YDP SA

Keywords

organic matter, formation, soil, rock, sand, clay, weathering, loam, sand grains, soil composition, sand grain, clay grains, clay grain, clay soil, sandy soil, chalky, lime-rich, chalky soil, lime-rich soil, Rock formation

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