Physical Geography

Earth Science

Types of Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary

 

Parent / Teacher Guide

Aims

To establish that there are three main rock groups


To show that all rocks fall into one of the three main rock groups


 

Objectives

The student should learn about:

(a) The origins and essential characteristics of Igneous rocks;

(b) The origins and essential characteristics of Metamorphic rocks;

(c) The origins and essential characteristics of Sedimentary rocks.

 

Outcomes

The student should have knowledge and understanding of:

(a) The essential elements of basic rock classification;

(b) The three possible origins of rocks;

(c) Some elementary characteristics belonging to rocks from each group.

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