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Rocks, fossils and soil

Year 3 · Lower Key Stage 2 · S3-ROCKS — Compare rocks; how fossils form; soils

Draft — awaiting teacher review

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Concept Anchor

Some rocks let water soak in; others do not. Some fossils form when remains are buried. Over a very long time, minerals can replace the remains. Soil is made of tiny bits of rock and dead plants and animals.

Worked example

Why are roofs made of slate?

  1. 1.A roof must keep rain out.
  2. 2.Slate does not let water soak in.
  3. 3.So slate is a good roof.
II

Guided Check

Name one thing soil is made from.

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 3S3-ROCKS — How fossils form·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    How does a fossil form?

    Q2Year 3S3-ROCKS — Compare rocks·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which rock lets water soak into it?

    Q3Year 3S3-ROCKS — What soil is made of·Problem Solving·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    What is soil made from?