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Igneous processes: matching the evidence they leave behind
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity
Duration: 10 minutes
Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old
Description:
This activity is designed for students aged 11-14, as an introduction to igneous rocks. It can also be used for students aged 14-16, with discussion about the processes that formed these rocks. Igneous rocks form by exciting processes and contain evidence about their origins. Activity details available at: https://geohubliverpool.org.uk/jesei/igneous%20processes.htm
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Igneous-processes.pdf
Subject areas:
- Hazards
- Earth and Atmosphere
- Hazards
- Igneous rocks
- Development of scientific thinking
Keywords: Igneous rock, Texture, Lava, Ash, Pumice
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