Year 9 · Science · beta

Carbon cycle and climate change

This unit explores the rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It also examines the atmosphere's composition, human-induced carbon dioxide production, and its impact on climate. Focus is on interpreting data, identifying patterns, and presenting explanations.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Rocks may contain sand, grit, bits of seashell, fossils or crystals.
  • Sedimentary rocks contain distinct grains that are stuck together.
  • Sedimentary rocks may contain fragments of shell or fossils, or larger pieces of grit or pebbles cemented together.
  • Igneous rocks contain crystals that point in many directions.
  • Metamorphic rocks contain large crystals that all line up.
  • Most rocks are a mixture of one or more types of mineral, or of fragments of other rocks and fossils.
  • Burning coal, oil or gas in power stations makes carbon dioxide gas and other pollutants.

Source curriculum references

  • Interpret observations and data, including identifying patterns and using observations, measurements and data to draw conclusions
  • Present reasoned explanations, including explaining data in relation to predictions and hypotheses
  • The rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
  • The composition of the atmosphere
  • The production of carbon dioxide by human activity and the impact on climate

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