You Will Need
Provided Resources
- A printed copy of the letter to the class (personalised if possible)
- Task sheets
- Instructions on how to play ‘Rock Stars’
Additional Resources
- Small rock samples of: chalk, slate, sandstone, granite, limestone, and marble (you will need approx. 5 - 6 samples of each)
- Paper plates and marker pen
- Rulers, pastels, wax or pencil crayons
- A3 copy of the ‘Rock Sheet’ per child and magnifying lenses
- ‘Rock Scientist’s Help Sheet’ - 1 copy between two children
- 1 copy on card of the rock labels with descriptions sheet per group
- Rock star template printed onto card and cut out (1 per group)
- A strong cloth drawstring bag
Weblinks
2 child presenters doing a science experiment from www.YouTube.com