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Blackwell Elementary
Rock and Mineral Lesson 4
Safety Considerations
Do not put rocks and minerals near computers or
electronic devices.
Do not put rocks and minerals in your mouth.
The Learning Plan
Explain: Read Everybody Needs A rock by Byrd Baylor and have students make a list
of all of the different adjectives used to describe in the book (Language Arts
integration). After reading the book, have students write a list of the attributes that
are used to describe minerals in their science journals. Make sure to explain/ teach
what texture and luster means by showing different minerals and asking how would
you describe texture (soft, rough, smooth, bumpy) and luster (shiny, dull, bright,
sparkling).
Have students create a list of adjectives in their science journals under each
attribute/property to use later when describing minerals.
Extend: Have students choose 1 mineral out of their collection to draw and record
the properties of the mineral including streak tests as well as luster, shape, and
texture of mineral (Save hardness for Lesson 5). Teacher will use observation
checklist to observe student's ability to describe minerals (Formative assessment)
Evaluate: Have students start to create their bubble map or a diagram of their
choosing using Kidspiration or Inspiration software in the computer lab. The diagram
they create will include a description of their mineral using all the attributes that
scientists use to describe minerals (streak, luster, shape, color, size, texture, and
hardness)
that are used to describe minerals in their science journals. Make sure to explain/
teach what texture and luster means by showing different minerals and asking how
would you describe texture (soft, rough, smooth, bumpy) and luster (shiny, dull,
bright, sparkling).Have students create a list of adjectives in their science journals under each
attribute/property to use later when describing minerals. Have students choose 1
mineral out of their collection to draw and record the properties of the
mineral including streak tests as well as luster, shape, and texture of mineral
(Save hardness for Lesson 5). Teacher will use observation checklist to
observe student's ability to describe minerals (Formative assessment)
Closing:
Have students turn and talk to a partner to explain the different attributes of
a mineral.
Then, have students start to create their bubble map or a diagram of their choosing
using Kidspiration or Inspiration software in the computer lab. The diagram they
create will include a description of their mineral using all the attributes that
scientists use to describe minerals (streak, luster, shape, color, size, texture, and
hardness)