Rock & Mineral Identification

Short Description:
  Students identify common minerals and rocks by observing luster, color, streak, hardness, and other characteristics. Then they identify a “mystery mineral” by determining its specific gravity.
Topic:
  ES&NRP - Geology & soil
Type of Resource:
  In-class presenter
Timeframe:
One class period
Grade Level:
  6  7  8
Bilingual or Special Cultural Focus:
None
Aligned to NM State Standards:
Yes
Link to Resource Location on the Internet: http://www.zianet.com/cdnp2/EducationPrograms_6_8.htm