Learning Path
1
Rock Formation and Types
http://www.slideshare.net/allsaints...9-lesson-6-how-are-rocks-classified Added: 30 May 2016 Contributor: EmerMarie OMalley Resource type: PresentationDescribes rock formation
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Materials and change
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- examine the changes that take place in materials when physical forces are applied
- explore the effects of heating and cooling on a range of solids, liquids and gases
2
Rock Classification
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3891 Added: 30 May 2016 Contributor: EmerMarie OMalley Resource type: Lesson PlanLesson on testing rocks for hardness and for calcium etc
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Environmental awareness
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore some examples of the interrelationship of living and non-living aspects of local and other environments
- identify positive aspects of natural and built environments through observation, discussion and recording
3
Rock Worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/16877/16554.doc Added: 30 May 2016 Contributor: EmerMarie OMalley Resource type: AssessmentWorksheet to use in conjunction with rock classification lesson
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- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- group materials according to their properties and/or composition
- identify and investigate a widening range of common materials in the immediate environment
