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School of rocks: teacher resource

Teacher guide School of rocks: teacher resource

TLF ID M025827

In this structured inquiry unit of work students explore the formation of rocks and minerals. They investigate how the properties of rocks and minerals are related to their use, and how these naturally occurring materials provide valuable resources for human activity. Students also investigate the effects of volcanic activity, using a real-world example to model pyroclastic flows. This resource contains teacher notes and student activities.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

6; 7; 8

Topics Chemical compounds Chemical elements Mixtures Volcanoes Reasoning Earth movements Rock types Explanations (Scientific inquiry)
Learning area
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Science

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  • Name: Education Services Australia
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  • Copyright Holder
  • Name: Queensland Museum
  • Organization: Queensland Museum
  • URL: www.qm.qld.gov.au
  • Publisher
  • Name: Queensland Museum
  • Organization: Queensland Museum
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  • URL: www.qm.qld.gov.au
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  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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  • © Queensland Museum. The images included in this teaching resource may be used for non-commercial, educational and private study purposes. They may not be reproduced for any other purpose, in any other form, without the permission of the Queensland Museum.