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Year 3 · Science

Different Types Of Rocks

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, interactive, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

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

Checked learning resources

  • The Appearance Of Rocks

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare, group and identify different rocks by observing their appearance. The appearance of rocks can be observed more closely using a hand lens or microscope. Rocks can be compared and

  • Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare and group different rocks by investigating their hardness. The physical properties of a material are its features that can be observed or measured. Hardness is a physical property

  • Introduction To Rocks

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can explain that rock occurs naturally and can be used for different purposes. A material is a substance from which something is made. Rock is a solid material that occurs naturally in Earth.

  • The Appearance Of Rocks lesson slides

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare, group and identify different rocks by observing their appearance. The appearance of rocks can be observed more closely using a hand lens or microscope. Rocks can be compared and

  • The Appearance Of Rocks worksheet and quizzes

    Oak National Academy · Interactive · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare, group and identify different rocks by observing their appearance. The appearance of rocks can be observed more closely using a hand lens or microscope. Rocks can be compared and

  • Planit Science Year 3 Rocks Lesson 1 Types Of Rocks Lesson Pack

    Twinkl · Lesson · Account may be required

    Year 3 lesson presentation and activities identify common rocks and compare their appearance, origin and everyday uses.

  • Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness lesson slides

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare and group different rocks by investigating their hardness. The physical properties of a material are its features that can be observed or measured. Hardness is a physical property

  • Physical Properties Of Rocks Hardness worksheet and quizzes

    Oak National Academy · Interactive · Opens on the provider website

    Year 3 KS2 science lesson. I can compare and group different rocks by investigating their hardness. The physical properties of a material are its features that can be observed or measured. Hardness is a physical property