Rocks – Year 3 Science Topic Resource Pack

Rocks – Year 3 Science Topic Resource Pack

A clear and engaging Year 3 Science resource pack designed to help pupils explore rocks, their properties, fossils, soils and how rocks change over time.

This 10-page resource includes:

• What We Will Learn overview
• Types of Rocks – igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
• Identifying Rocks – observation and comparison activities
• Rock Properties – hardness, permeability, magnetism and density
• Fossils – a four-stage sequence showing how fossils can form
• Soils – what soil contains, including a Soil Detective activity
• How Do Rocks Change? – weathering, water, ice and wind
• Rocks Review – retrieval questions and a challenge question
• Teacher answer sheet for the review activity

The resource combines clear explanations, child-friendly language, visual learning and opportunities for pupils to observe, investigate and apply their knowledge.

Suitable for: Year 3 Science
Topic: Rocks
Format: Printable PDF
Pages: 10

Ideal for classroom teaching, science topic work, revision, independent learning or homework.