Rock formation and rock cycle animation
Simple animation explaining the stages of the rock cycle, and the different rocks and processes that are involved.
How can I use this with my class?
Explore the rock cycle with your class by using these visual resources. The rock formation and rock cycle animation takes students through the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, explaining some of their features.
The rock cycle poster can be used alongside the animation or to revisit the cycle later, providing information about their key features and explaining keywords.
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Rock cycle poster
Use this classroom poster to show the stages of the rock cycle, and the different rocks and processes that are involved.
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