Students explore and examine geological processes and phenomena and how these change the Earth’s surface over time. Students are introduced to rock types and the rock cycle, in order to understand how rocks weather and erode. Students examine rocks and soil types and identify these in their local or school environment in order to assist in their understanding of how rocks change over long periods of time.
Structure and features
The website contains:
- unit overview
- background information
- instructions for students
- safety advice
- materials and equipment
- links to Australian Curriculum content descriptors
- useful links
- digital resources.
Teacher notes
This resource is designed to support you with teaching year 4 Earth and space sciences 'Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity'. By using Uluru as a case study, students will have the opportunity to explore science as a human endeavour, with particular attention to 'science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions.'
Teachers are suggested to pay particular attention to the background information, as it provides detailed definitions and instructions.
