ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 1 - WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?

Here is the first video in a BRAND NEW Topic Page linked to the Science topic of Rocks. Remember these videos are not a scheme of work but rather a collection of ideas which teachers can dip into alongside work in exercise books.

In this first video, learners share what prior knowledge they are bringing to this topic by creating a video exploring what they already know about Rocks.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 2 - WHERE DO I SEE ROCKS?

Here is the next idea linked to the topic of Rocks. In this idea, learners think about different places where they have seen rocks and share their ideas by creating a collage poster. Discussions can look at the types of rocks you find in these locations.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 3 - EXPLORING DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROCKS

In this next idea linked to the topic of rocks, children explore different types of rocks. Pupils demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of different types of rocks by creating a video. This makes the learning more engaging and accessible for all pupils.

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ROCKS IDEA 4 - THE ROCK CYCLE

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to Rocks. In this video, children can demonstrate their learning about how rocks can change over time by creating an animation.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 5 - MAN MADE OR NATURAL

Here is the next idea linked to the topic of Rocks. In this video, we look at sorting rocks into categories of natural and man-made. Further discussions around uses and properties can be recorded when the work is uploaded to Seesaw.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 6 - SORTING ROCKS

Here is the next idea in the topic linked to Rocks. In this video, we look at creating a database where we can sort different types of rocks based on their properties.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 7 - CLASSIFYING ROCKS

​In this next idea linked to the topic of Rocks, learners look at classifying rocks based on their properties. As part of an investigation exploring different types of rocks, learners can document their findings by creating a video orally explaining their understanding.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 8 - LEARNING ABOUT FOSSILS

Here is the next idea in the topic linked to Rocks. In this video, we look at exploring and learning about Fossils. Children can use Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality to really immerse themselves in this topic.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 9 - EXPLAINING HOW FOSSILS ARE MADE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to Rocks. After learning about fossils in the previous video, children can apply that knowledge by creating an interactive guide to how fossils are created.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 10 - INTERVIEWING MARY ANNING

Here is the next idea linked to the topic of Rocks. In this video, we learn about Mary Anning and how important she was in fossil discovery. Children can share their learning by creating videos interviewing Mary.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 11 - LAYERS OF SOIL

Here's the next idea in the series linked to Rocks. In this video, we look at exploring the different layers of soil allowing pupils to create a digital drawing demonstrating their learning.

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​ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 12 - CREATING OUR OWN COMPOST BIN

In this next idea in the series linked to Rocks, we look at creating our own compost bins. To document and explore what the children have created and why, they can make a webpage featuring the different layers.

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ROCKS TOPIC IDEA 13 - PERMEABILITY INVESTIGATION

Here is the final idea in this topic looking at Rocks. In this video, children can record their investigation by creating videos documenting every aspect of the investigation. By allowing children to create videos the main focus of the lesson can be on the science rather than writing it all up in books.

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