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Having explored the substances that make up Earth’s surface, I can compare some of their characteristics and uses.

SCN 2-17a

Benchmarks:

· Analyses and compares samples of rocks, soil and minerals and reports their characteristics and uses, using a range of media.

BBC Bitesize

What is soil made from?Find out about the main components of soil and how these affect its properties in this Bitesize 2nd level Science guide.

What is a rock?What are the types of rock? Find out how igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are formed in a Bitesize 2nd level Science Explainer.

Rocks - KS2 Science - BBC BitesizeKS2 Science Rocks learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers.

STEM Learning

Mission to the Moon Activity 11 Digging the Dirt! Mining on the Moon

James Hutton Institute

Meet the Dirt Doctor

NASA's Our World:

What is Soil?

BBSRC

Darwin and fossils

energising futures

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Identifying and grouping rocks | Energising FuturesExplore group rocks according to their type, minerals, properties and uses with this virtual rock kit and quiz.

Rocks & fossils | Energising FuturesLearn about real-world examples of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and fossils, plus learn how each rock type is formed.

Rocks and fossils | Energising FuturesLearn about the science of rocks and fossils and take on a real-life challenge investigating the properties of rocks, with a rock scientist.

The rock cycle | Energising FuturesExplore the rock cycle, the the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and discover some of their features.

OWL Scotland

The World Beneath Our Feet

Encounter Edu and Field Studies Council

KS2 | Soil Exploration | Encounter EduThis soil exploration live lesson introduces young people to the incredible world of rocks and soil often hidden beneath their feet. By getting hands-on, pupils will learn more about the how soil is formed, and get hands-on with soil experiments that they can complete alongside this live lesson.…

Royal Society of Chemistry

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All Curriculum for excellence: topic SCN 2-17a articles | RSC EducationAll Curriculum for excellence: topic SCN 2-17a articles in RSC Education

University of Edinburgh Open Ed

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Earth’s materials: volcanic eruptions (Interdisciplinary Learning)Four lessons giving an introduction to volcanoes and various aspects of geology: Volcano Experiments, “The Debate to Save Heimaey”, Volcanic Eruption Resea...

Angus Council Repacked Outcomes Medium Term Plan

2 Resources of the Earth new.doc

Highland Council Topic Plan & Resources

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Larbert Cluster Resource Pack

Earth.pptx

Earth Pupil Worksheets.docx

Plate_Tectonics[1].pdf

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