Learn about the formation of the different types of rocks through an interactive lesson.
Structure and features
Follow the link and use the interactive item to develop an understanding of the rock cycle.
Things to take notice when you are engaging with this item is how the different rocks form.
How does the heat of the mantle of the Earth affect the formation of rocks? What effect does time have on the development of these rock types?
Teacher notes
- Science understanding strand
- Earth and space sciences
- Year 8
- Rock cycle.
Students learn some important parts of the processes involved in the development of the different rock types.
