1. Science - Year 3/4B Autumn 1
Rocks
This Planet Rocks
Session 3
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2. Message from Jeremy Crag
Head of Children’s Programming at Highcliff Television Studios

3. I expect you already know the series will be called
First of all, I want to say a huge “thank you” to you all for agreeing to help us make some pilot programmes for children all about Rocks and Fossils.
I expect you already know the series will be called
This Planet Rocks!

4. The work you have already done will become part of the first programme:
An introduction to rocks
Recognising and naming some common rocks
Understanding the 3 different ways that rocks are formed
Looking for clues on how rocks were formed by looking closely at them and doing some rock tests

5. In the second programme, we want to encourage children to get out and about in their local environment looking at how rocks are used.
So we need you to go out and find rocks being used in your local area. We want you to take photographs and film them for our pilot programme
Let me explain

6. There are many different types of rock across Britain
There are many different types of rock across Britain. Any rock that lies below the soil is called the bedrock. You will be trying to discover what the bedrock is in your local area.
There will be clues to what this rock might be. Try to look at old buildings, e.g. churches and old houses. It is very likely that these are built from the local rock in your area.

7. Look for old buildings made of rock, take photos or film of the building and close-ups of the rock.
If you are taking film, talk to camera explaining that you are trying to find the bedrock by looking at old buildings in your area.

8. These are the sort of buildings and structures to look out for
Can you think why it is old buildings that usually show the bedrock in an area?
Because these buildings were built before there were trains and lorries that could move heavy stone around the country, so builders used the rock they could find locally – the bedrock.

9. Also please try to look for evidence of rocks that are wearing away
Also please try to look for evidence of rocks that are wearing away. This is called erosion and it is usually caused by wind and rain or by people’s feet.
If you find some, take photos or film. Talk to camera to explain about erosion or make some notes so you can talk about your photos later.

10. Please could you also look at houses and homes in your area.
Are they made of man-made rocks like brick or concrete or are they made of natural stone?
Try to take some close up film or photos of the building materials.

11. Also look around to see where different rocks may have been selected for different jobs. Take photos and make notes about what you see.
Think about why some rocks are particularly well suited to one job. Jot down your ideas.

12. Thank you so much for agreeing to do this!
Good Luck!