Group members then come up with their choices to make a total of 10 words. These words are to be copied into the science journal and defined with the science text book glossary, regular dictionary, or trade books. Media specialist displays chart with characteristics of minerals. Minerals are natural materials found in the earth. These materials have never been alive.
Minerals have the same characteristics, no matter where on the earth they are found.
Minerals are sorted according to hardness. Class views a commercially prepared slide set on Rocks and Minerals. Using the characteristics chart, students determine whether the slide shown is a rock or a mineral. Guesses are recorded in science journal. Corrections are made as the lesson progresses.