1. This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Rocks – metamorphic Subject(s):Geography, Science Age group(s):8–-11, 12–14, 15–16 Topic:Types of rocks EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2014 Source | This resource was originally developed from a resource on TES by j33ffa, Charlotte Hurley and Alison Fisher and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

2. Marble – metamorphic rock (rock changed by heat or pressure) Marble is made from limestone that has been heated to change it into marble. It is very heavy. It is often white and has coloured swirls and streaks. light heavy Uses: sculptures buildings statues chopping boards tiles It is easy to polish and make the surface smooth and shiny. It is easy to carve because it is soft and doesn’t crumble when cut.

3. Slate – metamorphic rock (rock changed by heat or pressure) Slate is made when mudstones called shale are changed by heat and pressure. Slate is blue, purple and grey in colour. It is easy to cut into thin sheets due to its layers. Uses: roof and floor tiles walls decorative gravel gravestones Slate is waterproof. The crystals that the slate is made from are arranged in layers.

4. Gneiss – metamorphic rock (rock changed by heat or pressure) Gneiss is formed when sedimentary and igneous rocks are exposed to extreme temperatures and pressure. Uses: building construction decorative facing gravestones base for roads Gneiss often has alternating bands of colour that make interesting patterns. The bands are due to the various rocks it is made from. Gneiss has a coarse texture and is rough to the touch. The quartz in gneiss makes it sparkle. © Siim Sepp © Daniel CD © Michael C Rygel

5. Soapstone – metamorphic rock (rock changed by heat or pressure) Soapstone is formed when sedimentary and igneous rocks are exposed to extreme temperatures and pressure. Uses: bowls carved objects lining fireplaces jewellery Soapstone is grey, green, pink or white in colour. It feels slippery like soap. Soapstone has a high resistance to heat and acid. Soapstone is a soft stone and is easy to carve with a sharp tool such as a knife. Soapstone can be polished to a smooth finish. © Ra’ike

6. Marble

7. Slate

8. Gneiss

9. Soapstone

11. Marble It is a metamorphic rock. It is formed from limestone. It can be many colours but is often white with streaks in it. It is used for making statues and chopping boards. It is heavy.

12. Slate It is a metamorphic rock. It is formed from shale. Its crystals are arranged in layers. It is used to make roof tiles. It can be blue, purple and grey.

13. Gneiss It is a metamorphic rock. It is formed from sedimentary and igneous rocks. It is formed under pressure. It has alternating bands of colours. It is rough to touch. It sparkles.

14. Soapstone It is a metamorphic rock. It is quite a soft rock. It is used for making bowls and other objects with carvings. It feels smooth and slippery. It has a high resistance to heat.