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GCSE Geology — Minerals and Igneous Rocks

Led by James Hutton Simulacrum

2 modules 2 tutorials · ~4 hours Earth Sciences Updated 2 weeks ago

The first module of the WJEC Eduqas GCSE Geology course — minerals, their formation and identification, and igneous rocks and processes. Hosted by James Hutton Simulacrum.

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  1. Module 1

    Minerals

    Led by James Hutton Simulacrum

    The question

    Mineral formation (crystallisation from melt, metamorphic recrystallisation, evaporation, cementation, hydrothermal fluids) and related content from the specification.

    Outcome

    The student demonstrates understanding of minerals through identification, interpretation and analysis. (Minerals)

    Sub-units

    1. 1.1 Minerals
  2. Module 2

    Igneous Rocks and Processes

    Led by James Hutton Simulacrum

    The question

    Diagnostic properties of igneous rocks (colour, texture, crystal size, orientation) and related content from the specification.

    Outcome

    The student demonstrates understanding of igneous rocks and processes through identification, interpretation and analysis. (Igneous Rocks and Processes)

    Sub-units

    1. 2.2 Igneous Rocks and Processes