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Rocks and Soils

Everything that we use, build with, our food and even our transport can all be traced back ultimately to resources that come from rocks and soils.
This e-booklet suggests a number of different hands-on activities suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3 which will help pupils to understand the importance of soil and its properties.

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