In this chapter we will learn about the rock cycle, igneous rocks–how they are classified and what determines the size of their crystals, weathering of rocks, sedimentary rocks–their types and how they form, metamorphism, how metamorphic rocks form, and the agents of metamorphism.

What to do for the chapter 2 module
Welcome to Chapter 2: “Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth”

In this chapter we will learn about the rock cycle, igneous rocks–how they are classified and what determines the size of their crystals, weathering of rocks, sedimentary rocks–their types and how they form, metamorphism, how metamorphic rocks form, and the agents of metamorphism.

Here is what you will need to do:

1. Download the Chapter 2 Study Guide Download Chapter 2 Study Guide: Complete the questions as you read through the chapter and the lecture slides.

2. Read Chapter 2

3. Read the Chapter 2 Lecture Slides Download Chapter 2 Lecture Slidesand chapter2_igneous_rocks.pdf Download chapter2_igneous_rocks.pdf

4. Post to the Chapter 2 Discussion Forum by 5/21 and post two substantial replies by 5/23

5. Complete the Pearson Chapter 2 Homework by 5/21

6. Complete the Chapter 2 Writing Topic by 5/21

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