Sorsogon National High School

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE (MODULE 9)

2nd Quarter; School Year 2020-2021
Name of Learner: ____________________________________ Grade Level & Section: _________________

TITLE OF THE LESSON: IGNEOUS ROCK

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, learners are able to:
a. identify the types of igneous rocks;
b. explain how igneous rocks are formed, and;
c. Compare the formation of the different types of igneous rocks.

II. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON

Magma can solidify into igneous rock in different ways that may result in a various igneous texture.
This igneous texture describes whether the rock has mineral crystals or is glassy, the size of the
mineral grains, and the rock’s porosity. Magma within the earth will crystallize into intrusive igneous
rock (also known as plutonic igneous rock) or magma may flow onto surface of the earth as a lava
flow. Magma erupting explosively into the air and falling to earth as pyroclastic material is also called
as tephra, another way of igneous rock formation. Rocks form from lava flows and pyroclastic
material are called as extrusive igneous rock (also known as volcanic rock). Pegmatite is an
intrusive igneous rock with very large crystals that forms in the later stages of a magma chamber's
crystallization.
Igneous rocks may be divided into two categories – intrusive igneous rocks and extrusive igneous
rocks.
An igneous rock is classified as intrusive or plutonic rocks when it crystallized from magma beneath
the earth's surface. When magma cools within the Earth it cools slowly. Slow cooling of the magma
allows time for large crystals to form, therefore intrusive igneous rocks have visible crystals. On the
other hand, extrusive or volcanic rocks is formed when the rocks crystallized from lava at the earth's
surface where they cool quickly to form small crystals or amorphous glass. These rocks usually form
from a volcano, so they are also called volcanic rocks.

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 INTRUSIVE OR PLUTONIC ROCKS
Examples:
Diorite - coarse-grained igneous rocks with a
composition between that of granite and
basalt.
Gabbro is a coarse-grained, dark colored,
intrusive igneous rock. It is usually black or
dark green in color and composed mainly of
the mineral plagioclase and augite
Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with
grains large enough to be visible with the
unaided eye
Pegmatites are extreme igneous rocks that
form during the final stage of a magma’s
crystallization.
https://geology.com/rocks/pegmatite.shtml
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EXTRUSIVE OR VOLCANIC ROCKS
Examples:
Andesite is the name used for a family of fine-
grained, extrusive igneous rocks that are usually
light to dark gray in color.
Basalt is a dark-colored, fine-grained, igneous
rock composed mainly of plagioclase and
pyroxene minerals. It most commonly forms as
an extrusive rock, such as a lava flow, but can
also form in small intrusive bodies, such as an
igneous dike or a thin sill.
https://geology.com/rocks/basalt.shtml
Dacite is a fine-grained igneous rock that is
normally light in color. It is often porphyritic.
Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when
molten rock material cools so rapidly that atoms
are unable to arrange themselves into a
crystalline structure.
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 Peridotite is a generic name used for coarse- https://geology.com/rocks/obsidian.shtml
grained, dark-colored, ultramafic igneous Pumice is a light-colored, extremely porous
rocks. igneous rock that forms during explosive
volcanic eruptions.

https://geology.com/rocks/peridotite.shtml
Peridotites usually contain olivine as their https://geology.com/rocks/pumice.shtml
primary mineral, frequently with other mafic Rhyolite is an extrusive igneous rock with a very
minerals such as pyroxenes and amphiboles. high silica content.
Their silica content is low compared to other
igneous rocks, and they contain very little
quartz and feldspar.

USES OF IGNEOUS ROCKS

Igneous rocks have a wide variety of uses. One important use is as stone for buildings and
statues.
 Diorite is used for making vases and other decorative artwork.
 Granite is used in building construction, kitchen countertops and for statues.
 Peridotite is used in jewelry.
 Pumice is used as an abrasive. It is also used to smooth wall or scrape up stain around the
house. It is also used in textile industry to create “stone-washed” jeans. It is also used in
toothpaste when ground up to act as an abrasive material to scrub teeth.

III. LEARNING TASKS:

A. Practice Task 1: I AM AN IGNEOUS ROCK. Complete the table below.
TYPES OF IGNEOUS ROCKS
BASALT GRANITE

ROCK IMAGE AND

NAME

CHARACTERISTIC/S

HOW IT IS
FORMED

B. PRACTICE TASK 2: HOW WELL YOU KNOW IGENOUS ROCKS?

Direction: Fill in the needed information about the chart below. You may use the word/s inside the
box and answer the questions that follows.

IGNEOUS ROCK

TYPES

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EXAMPLES
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INTRUSIVE GABBRO ANDESITE PUMICE

PERIDOTITE BASALT GRANITE EXTRUSIVE

Answer the following questions briefly.

1. How is magma differ from lava? ______________________________________________________

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2. Where would you find extrusive rock? Intrusive rock? _____________________________________
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3. What makes an igneous rock intrusive rock? ____________________________________________
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4. What makes an igneous rock extrusive rock? ___________________________________________
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5. Why do you think some igneous rocks has a glassy texture like the obsidian? __________________
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IV.GENERALIZATION:
Complete the sentence.
_____________ igneous rock is formed when magma solidifies beneath the earth’s surface
and cools slowly. Slow cooling process forms visible crystals while __________________ igneous
rocks is formed when the rocks crystallized from lava at the earth's surface and cools quickly to form
small crystals or amorphous glass.

V. EVALUATE:
Choose the best answer.
1. A type of rock that is formed from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface of the earth.
a. Metamorphic rocks b. Igneous rock c. Sedimentary rocks d. Minerals
2. A type of Igneous rock that forms from lava on Earth's surface
a. Extrusive rock b. Sedimentary rock c. Intrusive rocks d. Minerals
3. Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with grains large enough to be visible with the unaided eye
is an example of _____.
a. Extrusive rock b. Sedimentary rock c. Intrusive rocks d. Minerals
4. This type of textures occur during some volcanic eruptions when the lava is quenched so rapidly
that crystallization cannot occur. The result is a natural amorphous glass with few or no crystals.
Examples include obsidian and pumice.
a. Glassy or vitreous b. Porphyritic c. Pegmatitic d. Aphanitic
5. Occurs when explosive eruptions blast the lava into the air resulting in fragmental, typically
glassy material which fall as volcanic ash, lapilli, and volcanic bombs.
a. Glassy or vitreous b. Pyroclastic c. Pegmatitic d. Aphanitic
B. Using the Venn diagram, compare the two types of igneous rocks – intrusive and extrusive
igneous rocks. Use a separate sheet if necessary.
INTRUSIVE ROCKS EXTRUSIVE ROCKS

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VI.REMARKS:
In this part you can tell your teacher about what confused you, what part did you find difficult or what
have you learned about.
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Prepared by PRISCILLA H. JERUZ Teacher II

Language Critic: FRANCOIS L. DETERA, Master Teacher I
Content Editors: FRANCOIS L. DETERA, Master Teacher I
ANNE E. MANCIA, Assistant School Principal II for Academics
MARILYN B. DIVINA, School Principal I

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