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Rocks & Soil + STEM Journal

Rocks & Soil + STEM Journal

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Dig into the fascinating world of rocks and soil with this comprehensive Year 3 science bundle!

This engaging resource pack combines our popular STEM Journal with hands-on investigations that explore geology and earth science. Perfect for Key Stage 2 learners, children will classify rocks, investigate their properties, and discover how soil is formed while documenting their geological journey in their STEM Journal.

What's Included:

  • STEM Journal (PDF book) - Interactive notebook for recording rock and soil investigations and discoveries
  • Identify, Classify And Observe - Learn to identify different types of rocks and their characteristics
  • Investigating Permeable Rocks - Test which rocks allow water to pass through them
  • Investigating The Hardness Of Rocks - Compare the hardness of different rock types through practical tests
  • Soil Observation - Examine soil samples and discover what soil is made of
  • Layers Of Soil - Explore the different layers that make up soil
  • Weathering Rocks Investigation - Discover how rocks break down over time to form soil

Learning Benefits:

  • Supports Year 3 National Curriculum science objectives for rocks and soils
  • Develops understanding of rock types, properties, and how soil is formed
  • STEM Journal promotes scientific recording and geological observation
  • Builds classification and comparison skills through hands-on testing
  • Encourages scientific enquiry and investigation skills
  • Integrates science with maths through measuring and comparing
  • Perfect for outdoor learning and local geology exploration
  • Makes geology tangible through practical rock and soil investigations

Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching Year 3 science and exploring rocks and soil with KS2 children.

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The KS2 Rocks and Soil topic from Hands-On Education offers six engaging activities that immerse students in geological concepts through practical, hands-on learning. Activities such as rock identification, permeability tests, and soil observations provide a comprehensive exploration of the properties and processes of rocks and soil. With the addition of visual aids like vocabulary cards and observation sheets, students are encouraged to develop their scientific inquiry skills and gain a deeper understanding of Earth's materials.

This resource also includes a PDF STEM Journal, allowing students to record their observations, predictions, and results as they work through each investigation. The combination of interactive activities and the exclusive STEM Journal ensures a thorough and enjoyable learning experience that is aligned with the science curriculum in England. Ideal for both teachers and parents, this bundle makes the study of rocks and soil accessible, engaging, and educational for KS2 learners.

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