Mineral Information Institute's Homework Help For Students
http://www.mii.org/helpforstudents.html
“The Mineral Information Institute (Mii) is a national 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day lives.”"Introduce people to the social and economic benefits of minerals and other natural resources, and how they can be used in an environmentally responsible manner; Present accurate and balanced information about the science of minerals and other natural resources, their geological occurrence, how they are used in products we use every day, and other fact-based information; Work in cooperation with other organizations and individuals to ensure that relevant and factual educational materials are readily available to teachers to improve the awareness and understanding for the wise development and use of our natural resources;support teachers by surveying and evaluating the effectiveness of classroom materials and improving them as necessary. “[Top]
Students will be surprised to learn how many products they use every day are made from minerals. This site for the Mineral Information Institute is extensive. There are over 150 photographs of minerals. Click on the pictures to see an enlarged image and read information about the mineral. The Common Minerals and Their Uses page also takes the viewer to the images and text.
Find out what minerals can be found in each state. For instance North Carolina has Asbestos; Clay; Copper; Gold; Granite; Lithium; Marble; Mica; Phosphates; Sand & Gravel (construction & industrial); Stone (crushed); Talc; and Tungsten. There is also a link to a map to show where these minerals can be found.
The site also has a periodic table of elements. Click on an element name for more information about its occurrence in minerals. Students can also learn why certain elements are important in keeping animals and people healthy.
The Teachers Page has over 200 pages of free help. There are also free instructional packets to download. There are some resources on the site that must be purchased.
