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/Home/Professional Development/Teaching Resources/Lesson Plans/Science/Earth Sciences/Geology Changing Rocks Votes:0 READING ROCKS II CHANGING ROCKS EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK Grade Levels: Second, Third ,Fourth Learner Outcomes: 1. The Learner will demonstrate the process of erosion by participating in an experiment of erosion in a small group. 2. The Learner will after reading Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor . Describe the differences in rocks, texture, weight and make-up. 3. The Learner will list the different things that make rocks change. Weathering, erosion, heating, cooling and pressure. 4. The Learner will participate in making a Knowledge Chart .Answering these questions: What do all rocks have in common? What makes rocks change? How long does it take to change a rock? What is erosion? 5. The Learner will make a list of words describing rocks and their features. Textures, colors and weight. Du Read More Go to Site CLASSIFYING ROCKS Votes:0 CLASSIFYING ROCKS .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Classifying Rocks Level : Intermediate Time : 1-2 class periods KERA Goals : 1.3, 2.4 Objective: Making chart in extension activity Activity: Students will classify rocks by properties. Place all rock samples in a pile at the top of the paper. Draw a circle around the pile of rocks. Move all the dark samples to a separate pile. Make a separate pile of light samples. Draw a circle around each pile. Observe the dark samples. Choose a physical property that will allow you to divide the samples into 2 piles. Draw a circle around each pile. Write the property you used by each c Read More Go to Site coal: more than meets the eye Votes:0 coal: more than meets the eye .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Click here for a printable version Title : Coal: More Than Meets the Eye! Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.4 Objective: Energy resources are unevenly distributed. Students will participate in a hands-on simulation to help them understand that coal resources are deposited unevenly between the earth's surface and under the ground. Materials: Chocolate chip cookie for each student Napkin for each student Paper clip for each student Reference book containing map of U.S. coal deposits. Activity: Give each child a cookie and a napkin. Tell them not to eat it yet! Tell the students that the cookie represents their country or state. The Read More Go to Site Educational Technology Votes:0 University of Florida UF Web with Google UF Phonebook Welcome to the Educational Technology Program at the University of Florida. Focusing on teacher education, instructional design, media literacy, and the production of educational technologies, our mission is to help redefine the ways in which we teach and learn. Through local, state, national, and international programs, we provide practical and research-based opportunities for students to explore their own unique and cutting-edge approach to technology-based teaching and learning in multiple environments, including K-12, University, and Business-based settings. Announcements Our announcements are now blog-ified. Please visit our blog and include it in your RSS aggregator so you can keep up-to-date with the latest news!! Need an aggrega Read More Go to Site Geological time line -Primary Votes:0 Geological time line -Primary .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return to Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Geological Time Line Level : Primary - Middle ( 3 - 8 ) Time : Varies - depends on age/level and complexity of project KERA Goals : 1.3, 1.5 - 1.9, 2.1, 2.22, 5.1, and 5.3 Objective : The student will demonstrate knowledge of when coal was formed. Materials: Adding machine tape (or other suitable paper) Paints Crayons Chalk Activity: Born: . Anthracite: 10:46 p.m. Bituminous: 10:48 p.m. Lignite: 10:40 p.m. 1. Plot a geological time line showing when coal was formed. 2. Determine that coal is a form of solar energy that was first released 250 million years ago. Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 Pebble Jar Age: grades K-2 Subject: Earth Science Skills: observation, classification Duration: 60 minutes Group size: any Setting: indoors or outdoors Key vocabulary: color, size, shape Materials Pebbles Tall, plain glass jar(s) Magnifying glasses Masonry hammer Dishtowel Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Recognize differences between different pebbles. 2. Describe a pebble as to color, size or shape. - 3. Use a magnifier to examine rack Fragments and sand grains. Method: Students will observe and compare different pebbles in a jar filled with water and pebble fragments using a magnifier. Overview This activity can be used to introduce rocks to early elementary students. In many areas there is an interesting variety of rock pebbles; they can be found in graveled driveways and roads Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 How Are Soils Classified? Age: grades K-5 Subject: Soils Skills: observation, classification Duration: 45 minutes Group size: any Setting: indoors or outdoors Key vocabulary: sand, silt, clay Materials: sandy soil silty soil clay soil (These soil samples can be prepared using base soils obtained from a local greenhouse or garden shop.) magnifying glass water Objectives: The student will be able to: 1. List the three texture groups soils are classified in. 2. Classify a soil sample as sandy, silty or clay soil. Method: Students will classify a soil sample by adding water to it and seeing if the wet soil will roll into a cigar shape and if so, will it hold this shape when dry. Overview Soils are composed of mixtures of mineral and organic materials, but are classified according to the size o Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 Edible Four-Layer Earth You will need a large mixing bowl (the larger the better) for this activity. To end up with a frozen model of half the earth, you will need these materials: green ice cream graham crackers chocolate ice cream with nuts yellow ice cream Dragees (little metal-like edible silver spheres) vanilla ice cream red food coloring green food coloring Procedure Before constructing the edible earth, you may wish to make a scale model cross-section, or relate the size of the sections to known objects, such as the mantle to the size of a grapefruit and the outer core to the size of an egg. Make each layer and then freeze in the mixing bowl (one layer at a time). The four layers to make in order are: 1. Crust: use green ice cream and crushed graham crackers. Freeze this layer. 2. M Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 Brick Pebbles Age: grades 1-4 Subject: rack weathering Skills: observation, classification, inference Duration: 3-10 days, 30 minutes/day Group size: 5-10 Setting: outdoors or indoors Key vocabulary: abrasion, angular, rounded, sediment, weathering Materials: A common "soft" red brick 1 quart jar with a tight-fitting lid, either plastic or strong-walled glass (check with the school kitchen or a local cafe) Masonry hammer Towel Paper bag (for use with glass jar) I gallon glass jar Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Describe the effects of abrasion (weathering) on the shape and size of brick Fragments. 2. Classify the brick fragments according to the amount of shaking. 3. Infer where this process happens to real rocks. Method: Students will observe the effect of repeated shak Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 What is Soil Made Of? Age: grades 3-6 Subject: Soils Skills: observation, comparing, classification Duration: 40 minutes Group size: any Setting: indoors Key vocabulary: particle, sand, clay, silt, organic matter Materials: 3 different soil samples (One with a high sand content, one with a high clay content, and one with a high organic content) Sheets of paper Magnifying glasses Objectives: The student will be able to: 1. Identify the different colors, shapes and sizes of soil particles. 2. Recognize the difference between the organic and non-organic soil particles. 3. Contrast the difference between two soil samples based on the particles contained in each. Method: The students will observe soil samples with a magnifying glass. Overview Most soils are composed of a variety of particles su Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 Mudpile Mountain Age: grades 4-6 Subject: Erosion and deposition Skills: observation, inference, measurement Duration: 1-3 hours Group size: any Setting: outdoors Key vocabulary: erosion, deposition, transport, alluvial fan, delta, canyon Materials: 3 Popsicle sticks/tongue depressors per student crayons - red, green, orange, blue, yellow, purple shovel watering can Objectives: The student will be able to: 1. Identify landforms caused by erosion. 2. Identify landforms caused by deposition. Method: Students will construct a "mountain" of dirt, pour water over it and identify landforms caused by erosion and deposition. Overview Some of the same principles involved in the shaping of mountains by water also apply to the erosion of mudpiles. This makes it easy for students, even in fl Read More Go to Site Geology Lesson Plans Votes:0 Bricks Soak Up Water Age : grades 3-8 Subject: Rocks Skills: observation, measurement, analysis Group size: any Setting: indoors Duration: 45 minutes Key vocabulary: pore space, porous, weathering Objective: The student will be able to: 1. Determine whether rocks have pore spaces within them. Method: The students will measure the amount of water soaked up by a brick or a rock. Materials: tank or a large basin large measuring cup or container with volume markings on it assortment of bricks and rocks (sandstone, granite, limestone) Overview Rocks, bricks and other materials in the environment are porous and can absorb water. This activity shows students how to measure the amount of water a brick or rack can hold. The fact that rocks are porous and can absorb water is an important part of the Read More Go to Site Grade Four Science - Fossils and Rocks Votes:0 ','')" onmouseout="setTimeout('done()',5000)"> Grade 4 Science Core Unit: Fossils and Rocks Unit overview: This unit combines the Earth Science and Life Science broad fields. Students will acquire an understanding of processes of rock formation. The study of fossils gives students another perspective of geologic time, allowing them to examine evidence of plants and animals which existed on the Earth a long time ago. In the unit, students should be able to gain an understanding of how scientists make inferences from indirect observations. Related units: In grade 1 students learn about the planet Earth . The Optional Unit on Classifying Matter may also be of use in studying fossils and rocks. The Optional Unit in grade 2 dealing with Dinosaurs is directly related to the study of fossils. In Read More Go to Site IGNEOUS ROCKS Votes:0 IGNEOUS ROCKS .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Igneous Rocks/Volcanoes Level : Upper Primary Time : 2-3 days KERA Goals : 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Materials: Rocks, balloon, water Objective: Students will differentiate between the two types of igneous rock and designate the area the rock comes from. Background Information: Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of magma and lava. Definitions: extrusive - rocks cooled above earth's surface (lava). Common Intrusive Rocks-- Granite, Quartz monzonite, Diorite intrusive - rocks cooled below earth's surface (magma). Common Extrusive Rocks-- Basalt, Pumice, Obsidian, Rhyolite Activity: Ide Read More Go to Site LAYERS OF THE EARTH Votes:0 LAYERS OF THE EARTH .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Layers of the Earth Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.3 Materials: Apples, knife, photographs of places where rocks are found, globe Objective: Students will understand that the earth is made up of different layers. When you slice an apple, you find different layers. A small core is in the center. A thick layer is in the middle. A thin skin is all around the outside. Scientists cannot slice the earth. However, they believe the earth has layers, too. The earth is made of a core in the center, a thick layer in the middle and a thin top layer is around the outside. The t Read More Go to Site Layers of the Earth Votes:0 Reading Rocks II Layers of the Earth Grade Levels: 3-4 Subjects: Earth Science, Literature, Technology Learner Outcomes: 1. The student will identify the layers of the earth and will list them in order from the outside to the center of the earth. 2. The student will identify the depth of each layer of the earth. 3. The student will identify the basic composition of each layer. Duration of Lesson: 60 minutes Materials: Teacher materials: large chart paper, globe, apples, knife, Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole. Student materials: blue, red, orange, yellow and white construction paper marked with the appropriate diameter circles (as noted in " Procedures:" "2.e" below), scissors, glue, black crayon and white crayon. Technology: Multi-media computer with Internet access Multi- Read More Go to Site MAKING SANDSTONE Votes:0 MAKING SANDSTONE .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Making Sandstone Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.4, 2.6 Objective: Students will make sandstone Materials: paper cup cementing solution (2 parts water to one part Epsom salt) sand hand lens Activity: Fill the paper cup half full of sand. Pack the sand with your hand. Slowly add cementing solution until all of the sand is wet. Put the cup in a warm place until the sand dries completely. Carefully tear away the paper cup. Observe the sand with the hand lens. Have students write a paper or describe what they observed. Teacher Hint: Sedimentary rocks, including coal, are p Read More Go to Site Making Sedimentary Rocks Votes:0 Making Sedimentary Rocks .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Making Sedimentary Rocks Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.4, 2.6 Conclusion/Discussion: Write or discuss the differences in the rocks that you made. Objective: Students should understand that sedimentary rocks like coal are formed by the cementing together of smaller pieces of rocks. Or, like coal, from the accumulation of plant material. Materials : plaster cement milk cartons (pint) sand soil water mixing spoon Activity: In this activity we will be making three different sedimentary rocks. Sandstone Coal Limestone Cut the top off of a milk carton Label the car Read More Go to Site METAMORPHIC ROCK ACTIVITIES Votes:0 METAMORPHIC ROCK ACTIVITIES .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Metamorphic Rock Activities Time : 1 class period KERA Goals: 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Objective: Students will understand that metamorphic rocks are sedimentary igneous, or other metamorphic rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure. Background Information: Metamorphic rocks have been changed by heat and pressure around igneous intrusions in the deeper parts of mountains systems. Heat and pressure make the rocks soft (but not melted) so they actually bend and flex! Uplift and erosion of the crust have combined to expose them on the surface. Here are two activi Read More Go to Site METAMORPHIC SANDWICHES Votes:0 METAMORPHIC SANDWICHES .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title: Metamorphic Sandwiches - - "Bread Rock" Time: 1 class period KERA Goals: 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Objective: To graphically show how metamorphic rock is formed by pressure and heat. Materials: 4-6 slices bread per student (white and wheat) wax paper heavy books or blocks microwave (optional) Activity: Hand out 2 or 3 slices of white and wheat bread to each student. Have them examine the bread and write a description of what they observe. Have students measure the size of each slice of bread. Stack the bread by alternating slices of different colored bread and wrap Read More Go to Site Pangea Lesson Plan Votes:0 Pangea “All Lands” Age: Grades 4, 5, 6 Subject: Earth Science Skills: Following directions, observation, organization, comparing and contrasting, inference, application Duration: Two or three 50 minute class periods Group Size: Any Setting: Classroom Key Vocabulary: plate tectonics, continental drift, lithosphere, mantle, core, crust names of the continents Materials: Video Student Sheet of Pangea scissors markers/colored pencils atlases blue construction paper Objectives: Demonstrate how the earth’s land masses were once one huge land mass known as Pangea. Students will fit continents together forming one large land mass. Describe the processes that cause plate movement. Method: The students will label and cutout the continents on their student sheet. They will then try to Read More Go to Site Peanut Brittle Volcano Votes:0 Peanut Brittle Volcano .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Peanut Brittle Volcano Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Objective: Students will see simulated lava flow down a simulated volcano. Students will learn that lava cools fastest on the surface. Materials : aluminum foil bleach bottle (empty and thoroughly clean!) electric frying pan sugar white Karo syrup raw peanuts butter salt baking soda cookie sheet Activity: Talk to students about why there are volcanoes, where they are located and the parts of the earth. Explain why lava flows easily. This can be done while cooking the mixture. For each volcano, add Read More Go to Site PHASE 9 LESSON PLAN Votes:0 LESSON ONE TITLE: The Law of Superposition GRADE LEVEL: 7, 8 SUBJECT(S): Earth Science, Language Arts, Computer/Technology LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will participate in activities demonstrating the understanding of the Law of Superposition . Students will discover and explain examples of superposition in their everyday environment. Students will develop an understanding of superposition by use of a model. Students will explore and report examples of superposition in their surroundings. DURATION OF THE LESSON: 50 minutes MATERIALS: fish fossil picture 1 or fish fossil picture 2 , LCD projector TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE: computers with internet access, LCD projector TEACHER NOTES: Visit Law of Superposition and Law of Crosscutting Relationships for background information. Visit CATS to imp Read More Go to Site PHASE 9 LESSON PLAN Votes:0 LESSON TWO TITLE: The Law of Crosscutting Relationships and The Principle of Uniformity GRADE LEVEL: 7, 8 SUBJECT(S): Earth Science, Language Arts, Math LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will participate in activities demonstrating the understanding of the Law of Superposition by reporting on examples of superposition recorded in their science journals. Students will develop an understanding of the Law of Crosscutting Relationships through models. Students will engage in a discovery lab activity demonstrating the Principle of Uniformity . DURATION OF THE LESSON: Two 50 minute sessions MATERIALS: paper, scissors, clear 2-liter pop bottles, 250 mL. beaker, graduated cylinder, ring stand, lamp holder and reflector, 200 watt incandescent lamp, water, newspaper, stick or spoon, 100 mL of the following: Read More Go to Site PHASE 9 LESSON PLAN Votes:0 LESSON THREE TITLE: The Principle of Uniformity and Correlation GRADE LEVEL: 7,8 SUBJECT(S): Earth Science, Language Arts, Computer/Technology LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will engage in an activity demonstrating the principle of uniformity. Students will hypothesize the correlation of rocks using index fossils as clues. Students will list and identify related rock layers in their science journals. DURATION OF THE LESSON: 50 minutes MATERIALS: playing cards, activity sheet TECHNOLOGY: computers with internet access, LCD projector TEACHER NOTES: Visit Principle of Uniformity and Correlation: for background information. Visit CATS to improve content knowledge. PROCEDURES Pre-assessment Now that students understand the clues for determining which rock layer is oldest and which one is youngest, a Read More Go to Site PHASE 9 LESSON PLAN Votes:0 LESSON FOUR TITLE: Sedimentary Size and Structures SUBJECTS: Earth Science, Language Arts, Art LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will engage in discovery activities by creating sedimentary deposit models. Students will interpret the Earth's history from teacher made models. DURATION OF THE LESSON: 50 minutes MATERIALS: pictures of sedimentary rocks, sandboxes, sand, heat lamp, clay, water, wide mouthed jar, hair spray, cover four to six books and label them: conglomerate, sandstone, shale, limestone TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE: computer, LCD projector TEACHER NOTES: Visit geological scenery , rivers , and sedimentary rocks for background information. Visit CATS to improve content knowledge. PROCEDURES Pre-assessment Give students pictures of five sedimentary rock structures labeled A-E. Ask studen Read More Go to Site PHASE 9 LESSON PLAN Votes:0 LESSON FIVE TITLE: Lab Activity (How is Sediment Size a Clue to Earth's History?) GRADE LEVEL: 7, 8 SUBJECTS: Earth Science, Math, Computer/Technology LEARNER OUTCOMES Students will engage in a discovery activity in studying sediment size. Students will develop an inference about conditions that existed when sedimentary rocks were deposited. DURATION OF THE LESSON: 50 minutes MATERIALS: sand, 3 aluminum pie pans, masking tape, metric rulers, sieve set (or two 15 cm. Diameter pieces of wire screen with fine and medium mesh); large graduated cylinder or clear container 30 cm. or more in height, stopwatch or watch with second hand, calculator, data and graph worksheet TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE: scientific calculator, Microsoft Excel program, computer, LCD projector TEACHER NOTES: Visit sedi Read More Go to Site Reading Rocks II - How Igneous Rock is Formed Votes:0 Reading Rocks II Volcanoes Grade Levels: 3-4 Subjects: Science, Language Arts, Technology Learner Outcomes: 1. The student will describe a volcano and how it erupts. 2. The student will describe how igneous rock is formed. 3. The student will identify the characteristics of igneous rock. 4. The students will describe the job of a volcanologist. Duration of Lesson: Two 40 minute sessions. Materials: The book Hill of Fire by Thomas P. Lewis and/or Reading Rainbow video of "Hill of Fire". 3 packages of Jello, (cherry, grape, lime), small bowl, cookie sheet, water, spoon, measuring cup, butter knife, access to hot plate or microwave oven. Technology Tools: Multi-media projector, multimedia computer with internet access, VCR, microwave oven or hot plate. Procedures: 1. Read and discuss the book Read More Go to Site ROCK CRITTERS Votes:0 ROCK CRITTERS .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Rock Critters/Pet Rock Level : Primary School Time : 1 class period Activity : Rock Critters Children love to create rock critters. Have the children collect some rocks (coal) of different shapes and sizes. After you have a mountain of these rocks you can start. As the children create their critters have them: Join the stones (coal pieces) together with small bits of cotton soaked in white glue. Allow the pieces to dry thoroughly before adding to their critter. Use small buttons, etc. for eyes, ears, etc. or paint them on. Activity: Pet Rock You can show the "Pet Rock&quo Read More Go to Site ROCK GOODIES Votes:0 ROCK GOODIES .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Rock Goodies Time : 1 class period KERA Goals : 2.4 Objective: The students will learn the difference between sedimentary and metamorphic Conclusion/Discussion: The students will write or discuss what the difference between sedimentary and metamorphic is. Materials: 1 6 oz. can evaporated milk 1-1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1-1/4 cup tiny marshmallows 1-1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1 tsp. vanilla Activity: Grease a 8x8x2 inch or 9x9x1 inch pan. Combine evaporated milk with sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, Read More Go to Site SEDIMENTARY ROCK ACTIVITIES Votes:0 SEDIMENTARY ROCK ACTIVITIES .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : Sedimentary Rock Activities Time : 1 class period KERA Goals: 2.3 Objective: Students will understand that most sedimentary rocks such as coal are formed under the water and in swamps, lakes, seas, and oceans. Activity: Sedimentary rocks are composed of different layers. These layers can be pebbles, sand, silt, or fossil fragments. Your students will understand the characteristics of sedimentary layers. Materials: glass jars with lids water rocks pebbles sand soil This activity can be done individually, in small groups or as a demonstration by the teacher for the Read More Go to Site Smithsonian Education - Welcome Votes:0 Smithsonian Education - Welcome Read More Go to Site Smithsonian Education - Welcome Votes:0 Smithsonian Education - Welcome Read More Go to Site The Geologists' Dilemma Votes:0 The Geologists' Dilemma .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title: The Geologists’ Dilemma Level : 4-12 Time : 30 - 45 minutes KERA Goals : 1.3, 1.5 - 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, and 5.2 Objective: 1. Identify when a condition of scarcity exists 2. Determine that resources are limited, and thus scarce 3. List some of our chief energy sources Materials: A glass jar Beads - four different colors Cornmeal - same quantity as beads About 50 percent of the beads should be black, 3 percent red, 10 percent white and 37 percent blue. Since the beads represent our energy our energy sources, which are unknown to all, do not attempt to count all th Read More Go to Site WHAT IS A MINERAL Votes:0 WHAT IS A MINERAL .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; } Return To Primary Lesson Plans Click here for a printable version Title : What is a Mineral Level : Intermediate Time : 1-2 days KERA Goals: 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 A mineral is something in nature that is neither a plant nor an animal. Many minerals commonly occur in association with coal. In the eastern United States pyrite is one such mineral. Most rocks contain two or more minerals. To identify a mineral, you need to look for many things. Look for color. Some minerals are light in color, others are dark They may be white, yellow, pink, red, blue, green, gray, or even black. Color is not always the best way to identify a mineral. Many minerals hav Read More Go to Site

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