The rock cycle - Year 8 CLE
This Collected Learning Experience deals with the rock cycle.
Description: In this investigation, students explore the processes in the rock cycle that result in new rocks being formed. Through hands-on investigation, students learn about the formation and properties of the different types of rocks.
Learning intentions
Students will be able to:
- describe the formation and characteristics of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and identify examples
- identify the different rock types based on common features
- identify and describe the processes in the rock cycle that result in new rocks being formed
- construct a model of the rock cycle.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U03 (Year 8), AC9S8U04 (Year 8)
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Publication Date:
October, 2016