Rocks - KS2
Rocks KS2
In-school Session
We have now run more than 30 sessions, the majority of them a single lesson (1- 1.5 hrs long) per class, at their school.
That's because this has been the best for the schools involved - an expert leads the sessions, bringing activities and samples the children can handle, while the school is spared the hassle of parental permissions, ensuring adult:child ratios and the logistics of coming to Ladbroke church.
If your school is within 15 miles of Ladbroke and you would like to discuss our free in-school sessions please email [email protected] or make contact via the STEM Ambassadors website.
In-school PLUS Site Visit to Ladbroke Church
This was the original plan and may suit some schools.
Lesson 1, in school, prepare for the visit by understanding and learning how to identify different rock types through experiments and games.
Lesson 2, at church, working scientifically, discover the rock types used as for building stone and other purposes, erosion and optionally fossils and lichens.
Lesson 3, in school, after the visit review findings and consolidate learning through questions and responses and sharing learning with others, including beyond the school
Our Teachers' Pack
- shows how the lessons link to the National Curriculum for Science- both for Rocks and for Working Scientifically
- gives the learning objectives of each lesson
- provides lesson plans for the 3 lessons, with some differentiated tasks.
- includes resource sheets which can be modified as required
- has advice for the school and church about the visit
In addition, Ladbroke Church can lend you samples of rocks and fossils and equipment such as loupes (hand lenses) as described in the teachers' pack.
To discuss setting up these school sessions and a site visit please email [email protected]