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Wren’s Nest NNR Education Programme Rock detectives KS3 Session length: 2 hours Learning outcomes Structure To describe the main features of sedimentary rocks. Use hand lens and worksheets to describe the features of limestone. To identify and describe examples of physical, chemical and biological weathering. At key localities children will sketch the features they see to observe different types of weathering. To describe the effect of erosion on weathered material. To explain the processes in the sedimentary rock cycle and link them to observed examples. To describe that movement of the continents can cause uplift and folding of the earth's crust. To explain that uplift can lead to weathering and erosion of crustal rocks. Sedimentary rock cycle activity with the whole class. Continental drift activity to introduce the concept of plate movement and how those plate movements have affected the local area. Time can be built in for a fossil hunt if required Before your visit: Use the Earth Learning Ideas Rock Detectives worksheet to help teach the differences between Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Ignerous Rocks. Use the Weathering and Erosion Practical Pack to introduce the different concepts to the class. Use the Earth Structure worksheets to help teach the concept of the different layers within the earth and where the heat that drives plate movement comes from. Use the Make a mini Wren’s Nest Demo to show how rocks fold. After your visit: Use the Erosion & Deposition Practical to reinforce these concepts. Use the Make your own rock practical to show how rocks form. Using the info gathered by the class on their visit recreate a class sized full sedimentary cycle. Use the Plate Tectonics Demo to help the class understand convection and plate movements. Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve Wren’s Nest NNR Education Programme Rock detectives KS3 You will need: Pre visit worksheets Rock Detectives equipment box - pre-booking required with the wardens. Charges may apply - please ask. Post visit worksheets Safety note: it is the responsibility of teachers to undertake an appropriate risk assessment for all activities Please complete the school/group booking form (available from the website or by contacting the Wardens) before your visit and return to the Wardens. If you require a Warden-led visit, please phone the Warden’s base to arrange a date before returning your form. Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve