Exploring the Wonders of Rocks and Minerals: Year 1

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Course Overview: Discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals through hands-on activities, colorful visuals, and exciting stories. Learn about different types of rocks, their properties, and the amazing formations that shape our Earth.

Course Content

Lesson 1: What Are Rocks?
o Explore the concept of rocks and their importance in our everyday lives. o Identify different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Lesson 2: Sparkling Minerals
o Introduce minerals and their shiny, colourful appearances. o Learn about birthstones and their significance.

Lesson 3: The Story of Igneous Rocks
o Discover how igneous rocks are formed from molten magma. o Explore examples like basalt and granite.

Lesson 4: The Journey of Sedimentary Rocks
o Uncover the process of sedimentary rock formation through layers. o Investigate fossils found in sedimentary rocks.

Lesson 5: The Transformation of Metamorphic Rocks
o Learn how heat and pressure transform rocks into metamorphic rocks. o Identify examples like marble and slate.

Lesson 6: Precious Stones and Gems
o Delve into the world of precious stones and their beauty. o Learn about rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

Lesson 7: Shaping the Earth’s Surface
o Understand how rocks and erosion create landscapes. o Explore mountains, valleys, and canyons.

Lesson 8: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
o Introduce the concept of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. o Explore the structure of a volcano and earthquake waves.

Lesson 9: Caves and Crystals
o Learn about caves and the crystals that form within them. o Discover stalactites and stalagmites.

Lesson 10: Collecting Rocks
o Encourage rock collecting and exploration. o Discuss the importance of respecting nature.

Lesson 11: Making Fossils
o Create homemade fossils using everyday items. o Understand the process of fossilization.

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Exploring the Wonders of Rocks and Minerals: Year 1

About Course

Course Content

Lesson 1: What Are Rocks? o Explore the concept of rocks and their importance in our everyday lives. o Identify different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Lesson 2: Sparkling Minerals o Introduce minerals and their shiny, colourful appearances. o Learn about birthstones and their significance.

Lesson 3: The Story of Igneous Rocks o Discover how igneous rocks are formed from molten magma. o Explore examples like basalt and granite.

Lesson 4: The Journey of Sedimentary Rocks o Uncover the process of sedimentary rock formation through layers. o Investigate fossils found in sedimentary rocks.

Lesson 5: The Transformation of Metamorphic Rocks o Learn how heat and pressure transform rocks into metamorphic rocks. o Identify examples like marble and slate.

Lesson 6: Precious Stones and Gems o Delve into the world of precious stones and their beauty. o Learn about rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

Lesson 7: Shaping the Earth’s Surface o Understand how rocks and erosion create landscapes. o Explore mountains, valleys, and canyons.

Lesson 8: Volcanoes and Earthquakes o Introduce the concept of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. o Explore the structure of a volcano and earthquake waves.

Lesson 9: Caves and Crystals o Learn about caves and the crystals that form within them. o Discover stalactites and stalagmites.

Lesson 10: Collecting Rocks o Encourage rock collecting and exploration. o Discuss the importance of respecting nature.

Lesson 11: Making Fossils o Create homemade fossils using everyday items. o Understand the process of fossilization.