Curated OER
Geologic Puzzles: Morrison Formation
Students make observations and present interpretations based on their observations and on their prior knowledge. They use images to answer questions and make formulate hypotheses.
Curated OER
Rocks
In this earth science instructional activity, students find the words that define rocks and the answers are accessed by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
It's Sedimentary, My Dear!
Pupils examine sedimentary rocks to determine how they form. In this Earth science lesson plan, students will make a rock by cementing small particles together. The pupils will then compare their observations of sedimentary rocks to the...
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New Mexico State University: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks [Pdf]
A PowerPoint slideshow converted to a PDF, with six slides per page. It explains what metamorphism is, the distribution of metamorphic rocks, the agents of metamorphism, the types of metamorphism, metamorphic grades or degrees, how...
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 Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how to classify 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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rocks Study Guide
A quick overview of metamorphic 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.
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Metamorphic Rocks
An introductory slideshow illustrating the three types of rocks, with an emphasis on metamorphic rock.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin: Metamorphic Rocks Lab
A lab with good info on metamorphic rock definitions, factors, grades, types, and composition. These are lecture notes and overheads from a geology class, and useful for review.
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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.
James Madison University
Barrovian Metamorphism and Metamorphic Grade: Facies, Zones, and Index Minerals
Explains what Barrovian metamorphism is and the evolution of rocks as they are transformed by metamorphism. The process of burial, heat, and pressure that causes metamorphism is described. The concepts of metamorphic facies, grades,...
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Bc Open Textbooks: Physical Geology: Regional Metamorphism
Discusses the regional metamorphic zones in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the geological processes that caused them to form. Regional metamorphism happens deep within the Earth's crust and eventually, the buried rocks are exposed, usually due...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metamorphic Rock Facts: Types
Presents facts about metamorphic rocks and describes the different types.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
See how metamorphic rocks are rocks that have become changed by intense heat or pressure while forming.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Creating Understanding How Metamorphic Rock Is Formed
Students observe a demonstration of how the layer of metamorphic rock is formed.