ICSE Class 7 Geography, Unit 4: Weathering and Soil formation
From the CISCE curriculum. 4 key concepts, about 2 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme aims to introduce children to weathering and its types and how it contributes to soil formation. Children will also understand the importance of soil profile and the need to conserve soil.
Your child should be able to
- list the different types of rocks
- discuss the different types of weathering
- analyse the factors that affect weathering
- relate weathering to soil formation
- discuss the importance of soil conservation and describe ways to conserve it
Key concepts in this unit
- Types of rocks (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary): formation with examples;
- Weathering: meaning; factors affecting weathering;
- Types of weathering (mechanical, chemical, biological): brief explanation; soil formation as a result of weathering;
- Soil profile; importance of soil conservation, methods of soil conservation.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.