the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of Earth

a process is an ordered series of actions, events or changes that make something happen

pressure is a force pushing or pressing on a given area

the process of Earth’s surface, e.g. rock or soil, being worn away

The process of being worn down due to exposure to the atmosphere.

The rock cycle

Geography

Geological timescales

The geology of the UK

GIS: Visualising the geology of the UK

Weathering and rocks

Limestone landscapes

The importance of soil

Fieldwork: Planning a soil enquiry and collecting data

Fieldwork: Presenting soil data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating soil data

Mass movement

Geology and the economy

The impacts of using geological resources

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that create and alter different types of rocks and soils over time. Pupils will also develop their understanding of how humans use different rocks and soils and why this can affect geographical patterns of wealth and population.

Rocks, weathering and soil: Why is geology important?

Yes, rocks can change and there are three main types

No, rocks only form once and never change

Can rocks change over time, and are there different types?

The process of rocks breaking down due to heat

The process of rocks breaking down due to wind, water, or ice

The process of rocks forming into new types

The process of rocks moving from one place to another

A way to measure time based on Earth's history

What is the shortest unit of geological time?

What is used to divide Earth's history into different time periods?

What do fossils tell us about Earth's history?

The rock cycle

Lesson outcome