Minerals

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Science

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6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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26 Slides • 17 Questions

Introduction to Minerals

by Melissa Nelson

Minerals

6th Grade Science

What is a Mineral?

Record the 5 Characteristics of Minerals on your graphic organizer as we watch.

Multiple Choice

What "mineral" can be found in most kitchens?

salt

paprika

pepper

garlic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mineral?

granite

pepper

glass

ice

Open Ended

What are a few differences between Rocks and Minerals?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which question does NOT identify a characteristic of a mineral?

Is it inorganic?

Does it have a definite chemical composition?

What color is the object?

Is it a solid?

Multiple Choice

What does "inorganic" mean?

living

man-made

internal

not living / never was living

Multiple Choice

Liquid water is a mineral because of its definite chemical composition.

TRUE

FALSE

Identifying Minerals

Here, we will see how to identify a mineral according to its PROPERTIES. Pay close attention to the properties!

Multiple Choice

Which is not a reliable property of minerals?

hardness

streak

color

luster

Multiple Choice

The hardest of all minerals is...

iron.

diamond.

talc.

quartz.

Multiple Choice

The property of minerals that describes the shine of a mineral is:

hardness.

streak.

cleavage.

luster.

Multiple Choice

The property of minerals that describes how a mineral breaks is:

cleavage.

luster.

hardness.

density.

Open Ended

Why is it important to use a streak plate when identifying minerals?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's

hardness.

specific gravity.

luster.

streak.

Multiple Select

What minerals would Flourite scratch according to Moh's hardness scale?

Diamond

Gypsum

Quartz

Talc

Open Ended

What is the equation for Density????

Type response here

Open Ended

What are some common uses of minerals?

Type response here

Open Ended

What is your Birth Month Gemstone?

Type response here

Open Ended

Now that you've had the lesson - List a few of the differences between rocks and minerals

Type response here

Introduction to Minerals

by Melissa Nelson

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