Unit 2: Minerals
I can...identify minerals by testing their properties.
6.ESS.1
1. Guided Notes
Must do
Watch the video and complete the notes as you watch. Get the worksheet & keep these in your binder under the "Notes" tab.
2. Mineral Properties Reading
Must do
Read the passage and answer the questions
3. Mineral ID Gizmo
Must do
Get some practice identifying minerals using the gizmo. We will do this in the lab!
4. Mineral ID Review
Must do
Need more practice with minerals? Wanna prep for the assessment? Answer the questions on notebook paper or see Mrs. Boyer for the worksheet.
Mastery Assessment -> Minerals
Go to the MASTERY ASSESSMENT board and collect Mastery Assessment U1. Start with assessment letter A.
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**If you are unsuccessful, then you may go back to take letter B.
5. Guided Notes (Mineral formation)
Must do
Watch the video and complete the notes as you watch. Get the worksheet & keep these in your binder under the "Notes" tab.
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BIG MUSKIE Video (Do not watch the entire thing, but click around to see what this things was all about!) Bonus points for cool 80s music!
6. Mineral Formation & Uses Webquest
Must do
Follow the directions on the worksheet to discover where minerals form.
7. Crystal Cave Reading
Must do
Read the article about the amazing Crystal Cave in Mexico. After reading, answer the questions.
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