Children's Water Festival
Chatham Kent
Rock Concert
Overview
Students will be asked to
sort different types of rock specimens and classify them based on their observations. They will also
be asked which types of rock may be best suited to store water. Porosity and permeability will be
discussed at other activities as well. The activity will also include a discussion on fossils, the
three types of rock, and the effects of erosion and glaciations on the landscape.
Curriculum Link
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4 (Rocks and Minerals)
Describe human dependency on rocks and minerals and the societal and environmental impacts resulting
from the use of these materials (O.E.)
Investigate, test, and compare the physical properties of rocks and minerals (O.E.)
Demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties of rocks and minerals (O.E.)
Describe the effects of natural phenomena that cause significant changes in the landscape (S.E.)
Determine advantages and disadvantages of human alteration of the landscape (S.E.)
Classify rocks and minerals according to chosen criteria, relying on observations (S.E.)
Describe the characteristics of the three classes of rocks (S.E.)
Canada and World Connections Grade 4 (Canada’s Provinces,Territories, and Regions)
Describe and compare the environments of the physical regions of Canada (e.g with respect to landforms and waterways) (S.E.)