Earth and Space: Our Place in the Universe · Earth & Space

Rocks and Soil Composition

Investigating the different types of rocks found in the local environment and how soil is formed over time.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we tell the difference between a rock and a mineral?
  2. 2What makes some soils better for growing food than others?
  3. 3How does water change the shape of rocks over thousands of years?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Environmental AwarenessNCCA: Primary - Rocks and Soil
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: Scientific Inquiry and Discovery
Unit: Earth and Space: Our Place in the Universe
Period: Earth & Space

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