Learning Objectives
Be able to name some igneous rocks
Be able to describe how igneous rocks are formed?
Explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
Settler:
Starter:
Show pupils some igneous rocks, stress which ones they should be able to name later as examples. From the pictures pupils should identify some trends eg crystals and colour.
The images can be printed and laminated to do this exercise independently.
Demonstration:
Practical/ Main 1:
Pupils carry out analysis of the igneous rock samples, using naked eye, magnifying glasses/camera phones, porosity test and acid test.
Main 2:
Pupils to learn the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks using ppt.
AFL:
Questions from page 91
SPLAT
Homework
Read the geology.com article about igneous rocks and how they are formed.
Be able to name some igneous rocks
Be able to describe how igneous rocks are formed?
Explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
Settler:
Starter:
Show pupils some igneous rocks, stress which ones they should be able to name later as examples. From the pictures pupils should identify some trends eg crystals and colour.
The images can be printed and laminated to do this exercise independently.
Demonstration:
Practical/ Main 1:
Pupils carry out analysis of the igneous rock samples, using naked eye, magnifying glasses/camera phones, porosity test and acid test.
Main 2:
Pupils to learn the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks using ppt.
AFL:
Questions from page 91
SPLAT
Homework
Read the geology.com article about igneous rocks and how they are formed.
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