This program introduces students to the general characteristics of rocks, discussing the components of rock classification. On-location footage from throughout North America vividly depicts characteristics and origins of the three major rock types: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Important terminology includes: geologist, texture, grains, mineral composition, lava, magma, sediment, deposition, cementation, compaction, clastic, foliated and metamorphism.
Includes 5-question video quiz and 25-page teacher's guide. Extra features on the DVD include, index, slides, glossary, English subtitles and an iMovie project.
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