Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. group and identify rocks in different ways according to their properties, based on first-hand observation

2. compare the physical properties of given rocks

3. identify that there are many layers of different rocks

4. describe simply how sedimentary rock is formed, eg by sequencing information

5. demonstrate a basic understanding about the process of changes a fossil went through to be formed

6. explain why and how we use rocks in different ways

7. suggest reasons why cliffs and mountains may change shape over time

8. list the main forces that affect landscapes

9. compare a range of different rocks over time, eg by looking at photographs of cliffs or mountains.