National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Alteracion De Las Rocas Superficiales
This unit goes deeper into the knowledge of the three petro genetic environments: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It includes 13 interactive activities.
Other
Earth Measure: Native American Geometry Designs: Mathematical Landscaping
If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Metamorphic
A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on metamorphic rocks.
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Minerals Ed
Minerals Ed: Introducing the Rock Cycle by Creating a 3 D Model [Pdf]
In this lesson plan geared toward primary students, they will learn about the three different kinds of rocks, how they are formed and how to recognize the unique characteristics by building a 3D model.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Norway: What Are Some Types of Rocks?
Astrid lives in Norway, and really likes Viking ships and rocks. She is visiting a Viking museum, and needs help learning about different types of rocks, where rocks come from, and the different characteristics of rocks.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Serpentinite in Subduction Zones: How Do We Find It, and How Common Is It?
An advanced instructional activity in the study of serpentinites in subduction zones. Students will need a good understanding of mineralogy. of how to read phase diagrams and 2D images of the seismological features of subduction zones.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Virtual Rock Lab
In this lesson plan students are asked to identify rocks based on their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how to classify metamorphic rocks.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers metamorphic rocks, which form from previous rocks exposed to heat and/or pressure.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how rocks transform into metamorphic rocks.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Metamorphic Rock O Logy Card
How are metamorphic rocks formed? What are examples of metamorphic rock? Flip over this interactive OLogy Card to find the answers to these and similar questions about metamorphic rock.
Read Works
Read Works: Earth Rocks
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three different types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
Read Works
Read Works: Earth Rocks!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Geology.com: Rocks: Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary
Rocks hold the history of the earth and the materials that will be used to build its future. This website holds a treasure of information regarding igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Metamorphic Rocks
An introductory slideshow illustrating the three types of rocks, with an emphasis on metamorphic rock.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Rocks
This learning module helps students understand the three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic and how they are formed.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Geology Quizzes: Rock Types
Assess your understanding of the three major categories of rocks with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is provided.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: If Rocks Could Talk
Learn about metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks and see many examples of each type.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: The Rock Cycle
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on what happens during the rock cycle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how to classify metamorphic rocks.
Other
Metamorphic Rocks [Ppt]
Explains the different ways that metamorphic rocks can form. Looks at high temperature, high pressure, and chemically active fluids. Discusses structures created in metamorphic rocks by different forces and the classifications based on...
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Metamorphic Rocks
Learn the process by which metamorphic rocks are created, where they are located, and how they are identified by texture (foliated and non-foliated) and mineral composition.
Other
Metamorphic Rocks Chart [Pdf]
A useful chart that explains the processes involved in transforming parent rocks into metamorphic rocks. Shows the two categories of metamorphic rocks produced, one by regional metamorphism and the other by contact metamorphism; their...
Other
Georgia Southwestern State U.: Physical Geology: Metamorphic Rocks: Protoliths
Explains what protoliths, i.e., parent rocks, are and gives examples of protoliths and the metamorphic rocks they transform into. Each example is accompanied by photographs.