Mineral Identification
Observe and measure the properties of a mineral sample, and then use a key to identify the mineral. Students can observe the color, luster, shape, density, hardness, streak, and reaction to acid for each mineral. There are 26 mineral samples to identify.
Launch GizmoMineral Identification
Observe and measure the properties of a mineral sample, and then use a key to identify the mineral. Students can observe the color, luster, shape, density, hardness, streak, and reaction to acid for each mineral. There are 26 mineral samples to identify.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Find the mass and volume of a mineral sample with a balance and a graduated cylinder.
- Calculate the density of a mineral sample by dividing its mass by its volume.
- Measure and observe the following mineral properties:
- Crystal form
- Luster
- Hardness
- Streak
- Reaction to acid
- Use a key to identify a mineral sample based on its properties.
VOCABULARY:
- crystal, density, hardness, luster, mass, mineral, streak, volume
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Mineral Identification Data Table
Here is a data table students can use for the remainder of the Mineral Identification Gizmo where they wi... (more)ll fill in information for Samples G through Z.
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Vocabulaire: Identification des minéraux
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Vocabulario: Identificación de Minerales
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Ejercicio Práctico del Alumno: Identificación de Minerales
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Great resource for mineral identification. Can be used as an introduction to do testing in your classroom or just on its own.
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Easy for 4th graders. We do Activity A together and Activity B with a partner.
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Sometimes mineral testing seems subjective to inexperienced students. This gizmo provides some "concrete" mineral assessment results!
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