Minerals: granite study and mineral testing

Summary:

Examine a familiar rock closely to find the minerals in it, then test minerals for hardness and streak colour to identify them.

Science content (2016 curriculum):

Earth/Space: Rock cycle, Earth Materials, Natural resources (5)

Activities in this lesson plan:

Granite minerals

Mineral testing: hardness and streak colour

Procedure:

Do the activities in order.
If available, use a rock tumbler to finish the lesson by adding rocks to the tumbler to observe over several weeks as they are smoothed.

Notes:

Wear mineral jewelry if possible. e.g. jade necklace, and show students rough jade to compare.

Grades taught:

Gr 1

Gr 2

Gr 3

Gr 4

Teacher:

Ingrid

Site tested:

Bayview Elementary Science Club

General Gordon Elementary Science Club

Lesson plan originally developed and delivered:

Gordon Elementary Science Club

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