Mineral (week 1 of May)

Mineral all around you! 

http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es0505/es0505page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

try the virtual lab  (click Reset to get different minerals)

In Class we had a set of 12 minerals.... were you able to identify all 12 of them?

Know what to look for:  vocabulary for MINERALS

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During this unit we will be working toward identifying minerals by their characteristic properties such as Color, Hardness, Luster, Streak, Cleavage/Fracture (breakage), and other Unique Characteristics.

if you were confused about cleavage....

Resources:
The following web sites will help you research information on many types of rock.
Rocks for kids:
http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/TableofContents.html
Rock Identification Key
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/#granite