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Mineralogy 4 Kids:The Rock Cycle
http://mineralogy4kids.org/rkcycle/rkcycleindex.html
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This introduction to the rock cycle features an introduction to the three major rock types (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and a simplified diagram of the rock cycle. Links provide access to more detailed information, featuring examples, descriptions, and photographs of each type. Igneous rocks are described on the basis of method of formation and mineral composition. Sedimentary rocks are classified as clastic or non-clastic. The metamorphic rock section describes their formation and has links for foliated and non-foliated textures.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1997-2001, Mineralogical Society of America. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-386
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties of objects and materials
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Properties of earth materials
    • 5-8:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Minerals 4 Kids'
http://www.mineralogy4kids.org/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Mineralogical Society of America