KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Igneous & Metamorphic Rock

his lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the C2 1.4 unit on ‘The Earth’.

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The lesson begins with an introduction to igneous rocks, firstly looking at the way in which these types of rocks form and then looking at some of the physical properties.

Students will now complete an each one teach one task, students will need be given some information about how rocks cool to form different types of rocks. Students will need to learn the information, teach each other and then complete the summary table. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

Students will now watch a video on metamorphic rocks, students will need to answer the questions and when complete can self-assess the work using the mark scheme provided.

Lastly, students will complete a ‘copy and correct’ task, students will need to copy out the paragraph on the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks and will need to correct any incorrect information. This work can also be self or peer assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary task requires students to write a list of key words that they have learned from the lesson today.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)