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Earth: Jade
http://www.amnh.org/ology/earth#features/jade?TB_iframe=true&height=660& ...
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This resource is about Jade, how it is formed, where it is found and what it is used for. Jade includes both jadeite and nephrite which are found in many colors and patterns. There are five sections and some have several sub-sections. All sections consist of labeled photographs and additional information can be had by rolling over the labels.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-006-971
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties of objects and materials
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Properties of earth materials
    • 5-8:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Structure and properties of matter
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Earth: Our World in Motion'
http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=earth&c
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: American Museum of Natural History


Author: Dr George Harlow
American Museum of Natural History