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Play Rocks, Soils & Fossils Lab
Compare supplied rock properties, interpret soil composition and drainage evidence, and choose a simple fossil-formation sequence. Saving is off unless you choose it.
Compare supplied rock observations and choose fair physical-property tests. Real specimen work needs another activity.
Year 3 · Science
Different Types Of Rocks
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Focus on different types of rocks and their properties. Open support for “Discover Rocks”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 3 learners practise different types of rocks and their properties.
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- Discover Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Examine Characteristics of Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Explore Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Find Out About Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Investigate Characteristics of Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Investigate Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Know About Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn About Different Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn How to Test Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Look into the Characteristics of Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Recognise Features of Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
- Study Properties of Rocks — support from Oak National Academy
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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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Introduction To Rocks worksheet and quizzes
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