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Igneous Rocks

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High schoolers focus on a study of igneous rocks. They see how igneous rocks are formed, and how to distinguish them from other types of rocks. A crystal-growing activity is present, and learners create drawings that show where each variety of rock forms. Excellent instructions, worksheets, and lab sheets are embedded.

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igneous rocks, rocks, types of rocks, minerals

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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