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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8H: The rock cycle

QCA

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 of rocks and describe their textures
  • can describe weathering processes and explain how sediment is formed
  • know that solids, liquids and gases are made of particles and about the differences between the way particles are arranged in solids and liquids

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. How is sedimentary rock formed?
2. Are all limestones different?
3. What is different about metamorphic rocks?
4. a. Where do igneous rocks come from?
5. b. Where do igneous rocks come from?
6. What is the rock cycle?
7. Reviewing work