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Formation of igneous rocks fact sheet
| Year Level(s) | Years 7-10 |
| Subject Area(s) | Science Earth & Environmental Science |
| Topic(s) | Geology / Mineral Formation Rocks & Minerals |
| Resource Type | Fact Sheet |
This fact sheet outlines how and where igneous rocks are formed and includes a diagram showing where different types of igneous rocks are formed around a volcano.
Educational value statement
- Defines what igneous rocks are
- Explains how igneous rocks are formed
- Outlines why different crystalline shapes are formed
- Diagram showing where on a volcano different types of igneous rocks are formed
- Can be downloaded as a PDF File
Key learning objectives
- Students can understand that igneous rocks are formed from magma and lava
- Students can understand the effect of cooling rate on the crystalline structure of igneous rocks
- Students can hypothesise where an igneous rock was formed based on its crystalline structure.
Strands
- Science Understanding: Earth and space sciences
Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: (ACSSU153)
