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🪨 Types of Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic

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Vocabulary
Igneous: Formed from cooled lava or magma.
Sedimentary: Formed from layers of sand and pebbles.
Metamorphic: Formed when other rocks change from heat or pressure.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Draw examples of each rock type.
  • Create a rock collection.
  • Act out how rocks are formed.
Parent Tip

Look for different types of rocks in your neighborhood or on a nature walk.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
identifying rock typesdescribing rock formationclassifying rocks