LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals.

Objective 2.02

Recognize that minerals have a definite chemical composition and structure, resulting in specific physical properties including:

  • Hardness.
  • Streak color.
  • Luster.
  • Magnetism.

Resources aligned to this objective

Rocks really rock! A lesson on the classification of rocks
This lesson will help students classify various rocks according to specified criteria. It will also help students classify a given rock using selected mineral identification tests. Students will use a graphic organizer to display their findings.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)
By Grace Smith.
Minerals and math
Students will develop ways to create self-devised rules for classifying minerals and relate this information to scientific ways of classifying minerals according to their characteristics. They will then compile this information into a chart and convert parts of the chart into a line or bar graph.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics and Science)
By Courtney Richards.

Resources on the web

Salt: Up close and personal
Students will predict, observe, and explain the details of salt as they view it under a variety of magnifications. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science