SHS1 Geography · Semester 1, Week 14
Rocks, Weathering, Soil and Mass Wasting
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- The Earth and Its Neighbourhoods (Strand 1)
- Sub-strand
- Rocks, Weathering, Soil and Mass Wasting (1.2)
- Content standard
- 1.1.2.CS.1 - 1.1.2.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge in rocks formation and weathering processes 1.1.2.LO.1 Identify the three types of rocks and explain weathering processes
- Indicator
- 1.1.2.LI.3 - Evaluate the three weathering processes (physical, chemical and biological weathering processes)
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 14
(Week 14 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
- Curriculum reference
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 35
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Talk for learning: Using questions and answers, discuss the types of weathering processes, ensuring all participants are involved. Experiential Learning: In mixed ability groups embark on a field tour around the school compound or neighbourhood to observe the types of weathering and weathering processes in the environment and make presentation and/or a written field report. Learners should create an environment in which others believe that their thoughts and opinions are valued. Assessment (1.1.2.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Rock samples in the locality - Pictures and/or videos on rock types - Pictures and/or videos and other sources to show rock uses