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- 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.
- 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.
- Study your rocks and eat them too!
- The instructor will use a liquid batter to cook pancakes to model the formation of igneous rocks.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
- By George Scherger.
- Uses of rocks and minerals
- In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.4
- In this lesson plan for grade 6, students will gain an understanding of the economic importance of rocks and minerals by exploring their applications in various careers.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
- By April Galloway and Christine Scott.
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- Mineral Information Institute: For Teachers
- This non-profit is dedicated to working with teachers to educate students about minerals and other natural resources. Teachers can find resources, homework help, and information for parents. (Learn more)
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