The Rock Cycle | KS2 Science Worksheets, Rock Formation, Investigations & Answers
Bring the rock cycle to life with this comprehensive 37-page KS2 Science workbook!
Designed for Years 3–6, this illustrated resource helps pupils understand how rocks form, change and move through the rock cycle.
Through accessible scientific notes, labelled diagrams, practical investigations and varied exercises, pupils explore igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks while developing essential scientific enquiry skills.
What’s Included?
Introduction to the rock cycle
Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
Weathering, erosion, transport and deposition
Compaction and cementation
Heat, pressure, melting and cooling
Labelled rock cycle diagrams and alternative pathways
How the three main rock groups form
Illustrated rock comparison charts
Scientific vocabulary explanations
12 varied learning activities
Matching, sequencing and classification
Rock cycle diagram completion
Sentence building and scientific reasoning
Practical sediment-settling investigation
Investigation method and recording tables
Support and Challenge exercises
20-mark science assessment
Complete teacher answer key and marking guidance
Learning Objectives
By completing this resource, pupils will be able to:
Identify the three main rock groups.
Explain how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks form.
Describe important rock cycle processes.
Interpret and complete rock cycle diagrams.
Recognise that rocks can follow different pathways through the cycle.
Conduct simple scientific investigations and record results.
Explain geological changes using scientific vocabulary.
Ideal For
KS2 Science lessons
Rocks and soils topics
Working Scientifically activities
Independent classroom learning
Homework and revision
Home education
Science clubs and enrichment
Supply teaching
Why Teachers Will Love It
This ready-to-print workbook combines scientific explanations, colourful diagrams, differentiated activities and meaningful investigation opportunities.
Generous writing spaces, varied tasks and a complete marking scheme help teachers support mixed-ability learning while reducing preparation time.