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.

Concepts

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

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Additional Tags

science

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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