Lessons 54-56 Revision Passage 2 Start Collecting

Why should you collect rocks?

• it is fun and a great way to learn more about the world around you

• because they are good for throwing

• because they are heavy and can make things

• because they are easy to find

What rocks should you collect?

• the rocks around your home

• rocks that you like

• rocks at the beach

• rocks from the park

There are many interesting colours and shapes to choose from. What part of speech is the word interesting?

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What should you do when you get home?

• sort your rocks

• count your rocks

• clean your new rocks

• store your rocks

What do you clean your new rocks with?

• vinegar

• bleach

• water and soap

• detergent

What can you scrub off the dirt with?

• a cloth

• a toothbrush

• a sponge

• a hairbrush

Where can you keep your rocks?

• in a cupboard

• on your desk

• in an old cardboard box or egg cartons

• in a wooden box

Where could you display your favourite rocks?

• on a shelf

• in a museum

• at the library

• at a fair

What do you have to remember?

• to ask your mother before you leave home

• ask permission before you collect from bush tracks and nature parks

• what out for creatures under rocks

• be careful of sharp rocks

How should you label your rocks?

• with their name

• with their size

• with the date and the place where you found them

• with their colour