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School of Rocks: Teacher Resource
About this resource
Type
Learning resource
Years
6, 8
Subject
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, Earth Space, Geography, Chemistry
Rocks and minerals have been used by humans and our ancestors for millennia. Within this resource, students:
- Explore the formation of rocks and minerals.
- Investigate how the properties of rocks and minerals are related to their use, and how these naturally occurring materials provide valuable resources for human activity.
- Investigate the effects of volcanic activity, using a real-world example to model pyroclastic flows.
This resource contains teacher notes, student activities and curriculum links.
Other resources in this series:
School of Rocks: Rock Core Sample
Years: 8
STEM Video: Rocks, Zana Williams
Years: 8