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Year 8

Earth's resources

Lessons (7)

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Inside rock

I can make detailed observations of different rocks and use key terms to describe features of them.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Rocks and minerals

I can describe differences between rocks and minerals.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Types of rocks

I can use features to classify rocks into different groups and suggest properties of each type.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Structure of Earth

I can describe the structure of Earth.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Tectonic plates

I can describe evidence of how we know tectonic plates move across the surface of Earth.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Igneous rock

I can explain how igneous rocks form and describe features of different types.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Metamorphic rock

I can describe how rock can be changed deep underground.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video