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    Geoscience > Geology > Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology > Igneous Processes

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    Weathering of Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary Rocks in a Semi-Arid Climate - An Engineering Application of Petrology part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    Wendy Harrison, National Science Foundation; Ric Wendlandt, Colorado School of Mines
    Students examine soils developed on igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks near Denver, Colorado. The 2-week exercise includes sample collection, description, and preparation, determining clay mineralogy by ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project, Field Activity, Writing Assignment
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Volcanology, Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:X-ray Techniques, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Geochemistry, Igneous Processes, Metamorphic Processes, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis, Geoscience:Geology
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    Igneous Rocks Research Project part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    Sarah Carmichael, Appalachian State University
    Students work in groups to design a research project on a local igneous rock unit. Students are responsible for project design, sample collection, data collection and analysis, and collaborative writing involving ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project, Field Activity, Lab Activity, Writing Assignment
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Rocks, Geochemistry, Igneous Processes, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Granitic Rocks and Geologic History of the Idaho Batholith part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    , Illinois State University
    This is a lab/project in which the students not only name and identify a suite of granitic rocks but try to piece together the tectonic and geologic history of the Idaho batholith. This activity brings together the ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Project, Lab Activity
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Magma Modification in the central Sierra Nevada Batholith part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    Jennifer Wenner, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    This exercise is centered around a suite of rocks from the Sierra Nevada batholith. The activities are designed to give petrology students a capstone experience for the igneous portion of the upper-level Petrology ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Lab Activity, Datasets and Tools:Datasets with Teaching Activities, Activities:Project
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Geochemistry, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Geochemical Analysis, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Geoscience:Geology, Geology:Geochemistry:Elements, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings
    Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

    Igneous Dike and Metamorphic Rock Lab and Field Project part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    Mary Roden-Tice, SUNY College at Plattsburgh; , SUNY College at Plattsburgh
    This is a semester-long lab and field project to study the petrology, petrography and tectonics of the Mesozoic dikes and intrusives, and Precambrian granulite facies metamorphic rocks from the Champlain Valley, ...

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Writing Assignment, Lab Activity, Project, Classroom Activity
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Metamorphic Processes, Metamorphic Rock Suites and Facies, Geoscience:Geology, Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics

    Calibrated Peer ReviewTM: Kerguelen Plateau, Southern Indian Ocean - Geologic History of A Large Igneous Province part of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Peer Review:Examples
    Elizabeth Heise, The University of Texas at Brownsville
    This activity explores the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program. -

    Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
    Resource Type: Activities: Assessments:Peer Assessment, Activities:Writing Assignment
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Historical Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes

    Yellowstone Thought Questions part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
    Barbara Nash, University of Utah
    These thought questions provide students the opportunity to critically think about features they see on a field trip through Yellowstone National Park.

    Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
    Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Field Activity
    Subject: Geoscience:Geology, Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Volcanology, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics