Year 2 Science
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Mabel's Story
Water
Air
Soil
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Rainforests
Rocks
Sand
Coal
Oil
Gas
Home
Teacher Notes
Mabel's Story
Water
Air
Soil
Plants
Rainforests
Rocks
Sand
Coal
Oil
Gas
Year 2 Science
Rocks
Rocks are solid objects found on the Earth's surface. They are made of different minerals.
Rocks can be used as edges and retaining walls in gardens.
Kitchen bench tops can be made from stone such as granite or marble.
Rocks and stones can be used to construct buildings or to pave paths.
Plasterboard is made from rocks such as gypsum and limestone.
Precious stones are used to make jewellery.
Aboriginal people ground rocks into a powder to make paint.
Uses of Rocks