S17 LCC 4662 Scaled Aspect Ratio 2000 400S17 LCC 4662 Scaled Aspect Ratio 640 400

Charnwood Rocks Treasure Hunt

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1 hour

GeologyLocal HistoryKey stage 1Key stage 2Charnwood Museum

A teacher-led exploration of the exciting galleries of Charnwood Museum, where pupils will find out all about rocks and their usage in the local area.

 

S17 LCC 3662

Curriculum links: Science: Different rocks and their properties. History: Formation of rocks and how they have been used in history. Geography: How rocks have been used in local industry. English: Reading (literacy) and use of key terminology.

Learning outcome: • Identify different types of rock • Identify and explain their properties • Understand the timelines and conditions for rock formation • Understand how rocks are quarried and used • Identify how rocks have contributed to local historic and modern infrastructure and industry.

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Pupils exploring the barrow kipper and fossil displays at Charnwood Museum

Charnwood Rocks

  • £5 per pupil
  • KS1-KS2 (21 to 32 pupils)
  • 2 hours

This hands-on learning packages explores different types of rocks and their geological timeline.

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