THE ACHIEVERS, EXPLORERS, SCHOLARS (AES) PROGRAMME

SUBJECT: SOCIAL STUDIES

TOPIC: THE STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH GRADE: 7

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Learning Objectives:
➢ Differentiate between the three major types of rocks.
➢ Explain the rock cycle with the help of a diagram.
➢ Examine the characteristics of the interior structure of the earth.

I. Answer the following questions:

1. Define the terms: a. crevices b. fossils
2. Which rocks are also called as stratified rocks and why? (To be done in the notebook)
3. Differentiate between rocks and minerals. (To be done in the notebook)
4. Explain the importance of rocks.
5. Differentiate between crust, mantle and core. (Three points each) (To be done in the notebook)

II. My Challenge Questions: (Anyone to be done in the notebook)

Achievers: Why igneous rocks are called primary rocks?
Explorers: Distinguish between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Scholars: Why do igneous and sedimentary rocks sometimes get changed? What are the new
rocks called?

III. Cross-Curricular Link: Art (To be done in the notebook)

Explain the rock cycle with the help of a diagram.

IV. Extension Task: (To be done in the notebook)

Choose any one of the given monuments/land marks and find the following information:
a) Taj Mahal
b) Red Fort
c) Ajanta and Ellora caves
1. The place where this monuments/land marks are located.
2. Type of rock used to construct this monuments/land marks.
3. Two features of the rock.

Reflective Log (My Reflection)

Yes No Partial
I have learnt about the interior the Structure of
the Earth.
I understand that the difference between three
major types of rocks.
I have learnt about the rock cycle with the help
of a diagram.