Identifying Different Types of Rocks

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  • know what soil is and understand that it is made of rocks and organic matters;
  • understand the uses and importance of soils to plants and animals;
  • understand the roles that rocks play in soil;
  • and identify the different types of soils.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 3 Science: Rocks

  • recognise that soils are made from rocks and organic matter