Description
This unit explores Earth's composition, structure, and rock cycle, including the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It also examines Earth as a source of limited resources and the importance of recycling, alongside skills in making and evaluating observations and measurements.
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Rocks and soils, where they explored the formation and classification of rocks and the composition of soils. It deepens their understanding by examining Earth's resources, including how these materials are used and the importance of sustainable management. This prepares pupils for the next unit, Carbon cycle and climate change, where they will apply their knowledge to understand the role of Earth's resources in global cycles and the impact of human activity on climate, reinforcing the need for responsible resource use.
