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Metamorphic Rock Classification: Changing Under Pressure InteractiveMetamorphic Rock Classification: Changing Under Pressure Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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Video
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Year
2015
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Interactive

Metamorphic Rock Classification: Changing Under Pressure

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  • Metamorphic Rocks—Hommocks Earth Science Department
  • Metamorphic Rocks
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Change is coming — but how much? Geology pupils discover the transformation of metamorphic rock using a well-rounded interactive. Topics include the effects of pressure and temperature on metamorphic rock, how time factors into the changes that occur, and foliated versus non-foliated rock.

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Concepts

metamorphic rocks, pressure, temperature, time, the rock cycle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Need written proof of students' progress? Have pupils answer the questions at the end of the resource and hand them in
  • Ask the class to compare the effects of temperature and pressure on rocks to other situations they may be familiar with, such as gases or chemical reactions

Classroom Considerations

  • Register for a free account with CK-12 to use the resource
  • Learners should have an understanding of rock types before viewing the interactive

Pros

  • The interactive operates smoothly and illustrates the gradual change that occurs in metamorphic rocks
  • Scholars see the correct answers, with rationales, after each question they answer

Cons

  • None

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