Earth's resources
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Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- There are different types of rock that have different properties.
- Some types of rock are harder than other types and scratch them.
- Some types of rock contain fossils and other types do not.
- Soil is made of tiny pieces of rock and organic matter, such as rotting leaves.
- Earth is a rocky planet.
- Earth is shaped as a sphere.
Threads
Why this why now
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.
Prior knowledge requirements
- There are different types of rock that have different properties.
- Some types of rock are harder than other types and scratch them.
- Some types of rock contain fossils and other types do not.
- Soil is made of tiny pieces of rock and organic matter, such as rotting leaves.
- Earth is a rocky planet.
- Earth is shaped as a sphere.
Chemistry
Earth's resources
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.
7 lessons in unit
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