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Formation of metamorphic 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 the processes involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks and provides examples of the formation of different types of metamorphic rocks.
Educational value statement
- Defines what metamorphic rocks are
- Explains how metamorphic rocks are formed
- Outlines the different factors involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks
- Can be downloaded as a PDF File
Key learning objectives
- Students can understand how metamorphic rocks are formed
- Students can understand that different factors are involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks
- Students can identify the parent rock of a metamorphic rock
Strands
- Science Understanding: Earth and space sciences
Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: (ACSSU153)
