EARTH SCIENCE |
Platte Canyon High
School |
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IGNEOUS
ROCKS AND VOLCANISM |
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OBJECTIVES A. Define an igneous rock and relate it to the rock cycle. LESSONS |
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Igneous Rock Lab | Identification of 10 igneous rocks representing a variety of compositional and textural styles. | ||
Volcano Report | Research of some of the most famous volcanoes in the world, including Mount St. Helens, Vesuvius, Pinatubo, Krakatoa, Tambora, Etna, Mazama, Fuji, Mauna Loa, etc. | ||
Volcanic Rocks of Colorado | Distribution of volcanic rocks across the state of Colorado | ||
Summer Coon Volcanic Field | Investigation using topographic and aerial photos of a volcanic field in south-central Colorado. | ||
Intrusive Rocks | Virtual Fieldtrip to the igneous dykes along Hwy 285 near Tiny Town. | ||
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