Investigating Rocks
Investigating the properties of different rocks found in the local environment.
Key Questions
- Compare why some rocks are hard and others crumbly.
- Classify different rocks based on their color, texture, and hardness.
- Predict where the rocks we use for building our walls might come from.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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