10/09/2026
Mrs Purchase’s class have made a fantastic start to their new Rocks and Soils science topic with an exciting hands-on investigation! The children became rock detectives, carefully examining a range of different rocks and thinking about how they could describe and compare them. Using magnifying glasses, the children looked closely at the rocks, observing their colour, texture, grains and different features. They then investigated the hardness of the rocks by carefully scratching them and comparing which rocks were easier or more difficult to scratch. The children also explored how rocks can react to different substances. They added drops of water to observe what happened and used acid (vinegar) to investigate whether the rocks would react. The children also explored what happened when rocks were submerged in water. They were very excited to see bubbles appearing from some of the rocks, particularly the sandstone. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to make observations, ask questions and begin thinking like real scientists! 🌟
