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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8G: Rocks and weathering

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Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils:

  • know that there are rocks under the surface of the Earth and that soils come from rocks
  • can name some examples and uses of rocks
  • know that solids, liquids and gases are made of particles and about differences between the way particles are arranged in solids and liquids
  • have experience of determining the pH of a solution and relating this to acidity or alkalinity
  • know that dissolved solids are left behind when water evaporates

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What are rocks made of?
2. How does rain cause rocks to weather?
3. How do changes in temperature cause rocks to weather?
4. Checking progress
5. a. What happens to weathered pieces of rock?
6. b. What happens to weathered pieces of rock?
7. c. What happens to weathered pieces of rock?
8. Checking progress
9. a. Why do sediments form layers?
10. b. Why do sediments form layers?
11. Reviewing work