Rock Cycle Interactive

Rock Cycle Interactive
Type of Resource: Interactive/Simulation

This interactive simulation looks at the Earth's rock cycle.

The resource looks at evolution of rock types with an emphasis on students learning to identifying the different types of rock that occur as part of the cycle.

This interactive provides valuable visualisations that allow students to explore highly abstract concepts and apply their understanding to natural features of the landscape.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U04 (Year 8)

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 7 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, including water that cycles through... > ACSSU116
  • Year 8 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the... > ACSIS146
  • Year 8 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models... > ACSIS144
  • Year 8 > Science Inquiry Skills > Questioning and Predicting > Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and... > ACSIS139
  • Year 8 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by... > ACSSU153