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)