Rock Star assignment

Topic

Geology / Mineral Formation

Type of Resource

Worksheet

Year Level

Years 7-10

Subject

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

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Australian Curriculum Content Statements

Introduction

This worksheet asks students to use their knowledge of the formation of different rocks and the rock cycle to construct a story about how a rock is formed, describing the changes that happen to a rock as it changes from one type of rock to another.


Educational Value Statement

  • Students can apply their knowledge of rocks and the rock cycle to construct a story
  • Students utilise different mediums in presenting their story
  • Can be downloaded as a PDF File


Key Learning Objectives

  • Students can recall and explain the different processes involved in the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
  • Students can apply their knowledge of rocks and the rock cycle to construct a story


Strands

Science Understanding : Earth and Space Sciences


Related Resources

Formation of metamorphic rocks fact sheet

Rock cycle flow chart

Rock identification key

Rocks and minerals fact sheet