This user is a middle school science teacher in Illinois.
On the front of the page, students test the properties of real minerals. On ... (more) the back of the page, students test the properties of the Gizmo minerals. As a whole class, we will compare our results and discuss our findings.
Mineral IdentificationI teach units of Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Genetics, Anatomy, and Chemistry. I use Gizmos so that ... (more)students can see, interact, and practice understanding challenging abstract science concepts.
Designed For: Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science, Middle School Physical Science