Igneous Rocks Topic Set

Study the Formation of Different Igneous Rocks

• Developed jointly by experienced educators and Ward's® staff geologists
• Classroom tested for dependability
• Designed to save valuable planning and preparation time

The GEO-logic activities in the set will help students learn the different types of igneous rocks, compare and contrast characteristics, and understand their place in the rock cycle. A teacher's guide and student copymasters are included for the following activities: relating igneous textures to origin, classifying igneous rocks by texture and composition, and estimating percentages of minerals. The set is housed in a compartmented collection box.

GEO-logic is a unique, comprehensive series of teaching collections designed to assist both teacher and student in understanding basic earth science concepts through hands-on activities and carefully prepared teacher and student guides

Contents:
12 individually numbered samples, 1 x 2"
Rocks: anorthosite, basalt, diorite, gabbro, granite, obsidian, peridotite, pumice, rhyolite (2), scoria, syenite
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