Rocks+and+Minerals


 * Format and Source **

Internet Web Site
@http://www.mrsciguy.com/rocks.html



**2.02 ** Recognize that minerals have a definite chemical composition and structure, resulting in specific physical properties including: hardness, streak color, luster, magnetism Justification for use: The site describes mineral identification tests and examples of various types of minerals.
 * Science Goal 2: ** The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals.

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This is a very thorough site that contains everything students need to classify rocks and minerals. There are actual photographs of rock specimens. Diagrams of the rock cycle, metamorphic rock formation and the composition of quartz. The web page has side bar menu that students can extend their learn with by investigating related topics. =====

**Learning Strategies and Teaching Methods **
Learning strategies - Presentation and discovery. Students can use information presented on the site to identify rock and mineral samples supplied by the teacher to provide hands-on experience in classifying rocks and minerals. Struggling readers may need to be paired up with a buddy to help read the material.