KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Sedimentary Rocks

This 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 the three categories of rocks - sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock.

This then follows into an introduction into weathering, students will learn about the the three types of weathering - physical, chemical and biological, students need to be able to name examples for each type of weathering. This can then be assessed in the next task, students are given a group of key words and will need to use these words to write their own description of physical, chemical and biological weathering. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the PowePoint.

The next part of the lesson now focuses on sedimentary rocks, students are firstly introduced to some of the common properties of sedimentary rocks. Students will then watch a video on the formation of sedimentary rocks, whilst watching this video students will answer a set of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme once complete.

Lastly, students are provided with a set of statements, on the board or printed out as a card sort, they will need to arrange these cards in order so that they correctly describe the stages involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks. This work can be self-assessed or peer-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary task requires students to write a set of quiz questions to test their peers on what they have learned this lesson.

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