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Science·Volcanoes & Earthquakes·conceptual

Earth Is Made of Rock

Understand that Earth is made of rock and other solid materials

Suggested ages 5–7

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Learning journey

Your child is learning about powerful forces that shape our Earth — understanding what volcanoes and earthquakes are, how they change the landscape, and important safety rules to follow during earthquakes.

Evidence of understanding

  • State that the ground beneath us is made of rock
  • Identify rocks and stones as pieces of the Earth
  • Explain that Earth is solid and made of natural materials

Assessment prompt

If Earth Is Made of Rock picks up a stone in the garden, can they tell you that the whole Earth is made of rock and other materials like that stone?

Standards alignment

No external standards are linked to this topic.