Year 3 · Science
Different Types Of Rocks
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Focus on different types of rocks and their properties. Start with “Discover Rocks”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 3 learners practise different types of rocks and their properties.
The activities include Discover Rocks, Examine Characteristics of Rocks, Explore Rocks, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching-practice, teaching, interactive. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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Activities covered
- Discover Rocks
- Examine Characteristics of Rocks
- Explore Rocks
- Find Out About Rocks
- Investigate Characteristics of Rocks
- Investigate Rocks
- Know About Rocks
- Learn About Different Rocks
- Learn How to Test Rocks
- Look into the Characteristics of Rocks
- Recognise Features of Rocks
- Study Properties of Rocks
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The Appearance Of Rocks
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Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness
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Introduction To Rocks
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The Appearance Of Rocks lesson slides
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Planit Science Year 3 Rocks Lesson 1 Types Of Rocks Lesson Pack
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Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness lesson slides
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Physical Properties Of Rocks Permeability lesson slides
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Year 3 Science: Investigate Different Types, Properties and Characteristics of Rocks
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Introduction To Rocks lesson slides
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The Appearance Of Rocks worksheet and quizzes
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Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness worksheet and quizzes
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Physical Properties Of Rocks Permeability worksheet and quizzes
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Introduction To Rocks worksheet and quizzes
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