Changing landscapes of the UK: rock types
These resource packs support EAL learners' understanding of the characteristics, formation, distribution and uses of the main rock types found in the UK.
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These resource packs for Geography contain activities to help KS3/KS4 EAL learners understand and use language connected to UK rock types. The activities will help EAL learners describe the characterstics of the most common rock types, explain how they are formed and compare their properties and uses.
Part 1 contains rock type flashcards, loop game cards with key vocab definitions and a collaborative dictation activity.
Part 2 contains rock location flashcards, a graphic organiser, an accompanying barrier game as well as substitution tables to help describing rock types and their distribution.
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On the right hand side of this page are a number of documents that you can download for free. Please note that the Teaching Notes and Resources can be found in the pdf document (the first item on the list), whilst the PowerPoint document(s) include(s) presentation(s) which you can display on your interactive board in your classroom.
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© The Bell Educational Trust Limited. This resource is free to use for educational purposes.