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Introduction
Introduction
This unit is all about the place every human and every other life form we know about has called home - Earth. Viewed from our perspective rock is constant and unchanging but there are colossal forces working over vast timescales that constantly remould the very planet we walk on. In fact we sit on a thin layer of solid rock floating on a vast ocean of superheated semi molten rock protected by a thin layer of gas called the atmosphere. Read on to find out more:
Task 1: Know
Task 1: Know
Task 1: Use look, cover, write check to learn the key terms for this topic
Learn
Learn
Task 2: Inside Earth
Task 2: Inside Earth
Task 2b: Make notes:
Draw a labelled diagram of the structure of the Earth.
Describe each layer of the Earth.
Describe how tectonic plates move and why this matters.
Define the main elements found in the Earth's crust.
Explain how scientists use seismic waves to find out about Earth's interior.
Task 2c: Watch the video (feel free to sing along!)
Task 3: Igneous rocks
Task 3: Igneous rocks
Task 4: Sedimentary rocks
Task 4: Sedimentary rocks
Task 4b: Make notes:
Define sediment.
Give the 3 types of weathering with a description for each.
Give the 6 stages for the formation of sedimentary rocks with a description for each.
Explain how sedimentary rocks form.
Describe what a fossil is.
Explain how fossils are formed.
Task 5: Metamorphic rocks
Task 5: Metamorphic rocks
Task 5b: Make notes:
Define metamorphic rocks.
Give two conditions required for metamorphic rocks to form.
Explain where metamorphic rocks are most likely to be formed.
Watch the video below.
Task 6: The rock cycle
Task 6: The rock cycle
Task 6b: Make notes:
Define the rock cycle.
Draw a labelled diagram to represent the rock cycle.
Imagine you are a grain of sand starting off in the rock cycle. Create a comic strip or write a series of diary entries explaining the processes and things that happen to you.
Explain why Earth's rocks are a limited resource and evaluate the efficacy of recycling.
Task 7: The carbon cycle and Earth's atmosphere
Task 7: The carbon cycle and Earth's atmosphere
Task 7b: Make notes:
Give the compositon of Earth's atmosphere.
Draw the carbon cycle.
Give equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
Explain the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion.
Describe how human activities affect the carbon cycle.
Task 8: Climate change
Task 8: Climate change
Task 8b: Make notes:
Name the greenhouse gases.
Define global warming and climate change.
Describe how global warming can impact on climate and local weather patterns.
Explain how human activity may impact the levels of these gases.
Complete the table.
Task 9: Summary
Task 9: Summary
Task 9a: Watch the video
Task 9b: Complete the BBC Bitesize revision for this unit
Task 9c: Complete the seneca tasks for this unit
Task 9d: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder
Task 10: Check
Task 10: Check
Complete the quizzes to make sure you understand this unit.
Extend
Extend
Extension Task: Apply your new knowledge to some past paper questions:
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