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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8G: Rocks and weathering

QCA

Health and safety

Risk assessments are required for any hazardous activity. In this unit pupils:

  • plan and carry out an investigation into sedimentation

Model risk assessments used by most employers for normal science activities can be found in the publications listed in the Teacher's guide. Teachers need to follow these as indicated in the guidance notes for the activities, and consider what modifications are needed for individual classroom situations.


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