Classifying rocks test kit
Rocks and Soils - Virtual School Trip
Welcome to our virtual school trips. Here you can find videos and resources to download, to bring our trips to your classroom or home learning platform.
We are pleased to provide virtual content for our popular Rocks and Soils trip, which is usually booked as a visit to Lower Smite Farm.
Rock Science Investigation Unit (YR3)
This virtual trip comprises five videos and asks your pupils to complete four challenges.
You can download resources to support the challenges from our Padlet page.
For an overview of the videos, films and resources please download this Rocks and Soils PDF.
All videos can be watched using the links below. To make the videos full screen, just click the square box in the bottom right-hand corner of each video.
Introduction to Rock Science Investigation Unit
Meet Lithic Liz and find out how she needs our help. Can Mary save her rock collection and can your class solve Lithic Liz’s challenges?
Challenge 1 - How can we classify Liz’s rocks?
Find out how to classify rocks by testing the properties of rocks and looking at their rock family features.
Challenge 2 - What do we need to make soil?
Before we can find out about types of soil, how does soil even get made in the first place? Discover the ingredients needed to make soil and have a go at creating your own.
Challenge 3A - What types of soil are there?
Visit Janice’s garden and investigate what type of soil Janice has.
Challenge 3B - What are the three soil layers?
Find out how to use a soil augur and explore soil layers in three different locations.
If you have any queries about this programme, please contact our Education Officer, Marissa.