Starburst Rock Cycle

A hands on, colourful lesson to explain the rock cycle using Starburst sweets.

This PowerPoint includes all lesson materials:
Starter, 2x differentiated worksheets to label the rock cycle, method for the Starburst activity, Starburst rock cycle worksheet (or an idea to use a paper plate), plenary.

Learning outcomes:
Identify rock types.
Describe the processes that lead to the formation of new rocks in the rock cycle.
Explain the rock cycle using a model.
Stretch/challenge: How can scientists use rocks to tell us how the Earth has changed over time?

AQA Chemistry: Earths Structure / Earth Structure / The Rock Cycle.

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