You Will Need

Provided Resources

• 2 task sheets
• Rock Identification Key
• ‘Rock Reminder Sheet’
• 3 PowerPoints
• Teacher’s notes

Additional Resources

• Rock samples - marble, chalk, limestone, slate, granite, sandstone, pumice, basalt, shale, conglomerate, (bold –essential – ideally at least 9–10 of each (1 set between 3), others –desirable for acid test and identification activity
• Magnifying lenses and microscopes
• Vinegar
• Pipettes, plastic beakers and water
• Protective goggles (enough for a third of the class)
• A selection of items to test hardness, e.g. wooden lolly sticks, plastic spoons, iron nails, cardboard, sandpaper, small rock labels, compartment trays
• Paper plates, plastic gloves and sticky tape