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Rock Samples 8pk

Original price was: £47.12.Current price is: £34.19.

SKU: SKUAHkDDkfPPv Categories: Primary Curriculum, Rocks & Fossils, Science Tag: TTS Brand: TTS

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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning

Diverse Rock Types: This rock set enhances children’s understanding of geological processes by allowing them to directly compare igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
Hands-On Learning: This sample set allows children to directly touch and examine rocks, enhancing their learning through hands-on experience.
Ample Study Material: This set includes an A5 bag of each rock type, providing plenty of material for detailed study and encouraging teamwork.
Curriculum Aligned: This resource directly supports Key Stage 2 studies by enhancing students’ understanding of rocks’ physical properties and the rock cycle.
Supports ‘Rocks’ Topic: This set directly supports the Key Stage 2 ‘Rocks’ curriculum by enhancing children’s observational skills to compare and group rocks effectively.

Rock Samples

A class set of rock samples for examining the physical properties of the 3 classes of rocks.

Overview

This set includes igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock samples, providing an A5 bag of each type for comprehensive study.

This rock sample set becomes an essential tool for helping children grasp the intricate world of geology. Comprising granite, basalt, marble, slate, sandstone, chalk, limestone, and Oxford Clay, it offers a tactile way to explore various types of rocks. Each category is represented by 1kg of samples, ideal for group activities and in-depth examination.

Designed to align with Key Stage 2 curriculum requirements, the set provides a hands-on method to study geological differences among igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. It includes practical learning resources for discussions about soil composition and the formation of fossils, supporting the science curriculum effectively.
By enabling direct interaction with rock samples, children can better appreciate the geological processes that shape our planet. This set not only aids in meeting educational standards but also ignites curiosity about Earth’s history, making learning both engaging and informative.
Rock samples sizes may vary.
Contents may vary.

Supports the National Curriculum

Science, Year 3, Rocks

Compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties.

Science, Year 3, Rocks

Recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter.

Science, Year 3, Rocks

Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock.

Product Information

Overview

Product Includes

Granite (igneous), Basalt (Igneous), Marble (metamorphic), Slate (metamorphic), Sandstone (sedimentary), Chalk (sedimentary), Limestone (sedimentary), Oxford Clay (sedimentary)

Age Range

Suitable for age 5 years and up

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