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Minerals
http://www.earth2class.org/er/students/Minerals.ppt
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This slide show provides students with basic information on mineralogy. It explains how the term "mineral" is defined, the properties that are used to identify minerals, their importance in daily life, and some general facts. For each identifying property, an example mineral and photograph are provided. Addresses to websites with additional information are also included.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
Requires PowerPoint
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1999 - 2005 by The Earth to Class, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University in the City of New York, NY. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-007-786
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
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Geochemical cycles
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Earth2Class: Teacher's Page (title provided or enhanced by cataloger)'
http://www.earth2class.org/er/teachers/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, The Earth to Class,
http://www.earth2class.org/

Author: Dr Michael J. Passow
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, The Earth to Class