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The Wrens Topic/Science Homework (45 mins)
Set Friday 1st April
Due Wednesday 6th April
This term in Science we are exploring ‘Rocks and Soils’. This topic links in well with
Ancient Egypt because the Egyptians used different rocks to build their pyramids
and sphinxs.
sphinxs. We have also found out that sediment is carried in the River Nile too.
too.
In class we have explored the Rock cycle. We understand that rocks are many, many
years old and originate even before humans! We understand that there are 3 main
types of rocks – Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic. We are able to sort most
rocks into these categories.
We looked at Volcanoes too, this is because the hot magma that erupts from these
deadly beasts form igneous rocks.
This week’s homework is to illicit the children’s understanding so far and explore
rocks a little further.
All children must:
Complete this section
Man made or natural rocks?
What does man made mean? (The clue is in the name)
What does natural rock mean?
Sort these rocks into groups depending on whether they were man made or natural
rocks.
Brick
Granite
Marble
Concrete slab
Man made rocks
Limestone
Slate
Natural rocks
All children Should:
Should:
Complete this section
Rocks are very important and we couldn’t do without them. Can you think of some
objects that are made out of rocks?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/rocks-and-soil/2208.html
Watch the video clip at the address above. What other uses do rocks have?
All children Could:
Could:
Write down 5 things that have learnt about rocks so far this term.
GOOD LUCK SUPER WRENS!