Minerals, Ores, and Fossil Fuels (SP)

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Minerals, Ores, & Fossil Fuels

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Minerals, Ores, & Fossil Fuels: ((Grades 6 & 8 • 60 minutes) Students learn to identify minerals by examining key properties of excellent specimens; then they identify 10 unknown minerals using a dichotomous key. Valuable products made from earth resources are discussed throughout the program.

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This lesson supports the following science standards:

South Carolina Schools

Georgia Schools

Grade 8: SCSS 3.4, 3.5

Grade 8 Science
Earth’s Structure and Processes
Standard 8-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of materials that determine the structure of Earth and the processes that have altered this structure. (Earth Science)

Indicators
3.4 Explain how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are interrelated in the rock cycle.
3.5 Summarize the importance of minerals, ores, and fossil fuels as Earth resources on the basis of their physical and chemical properties.

Grade 6: S6E5 b, c, g, i

Grade 6 Science
S6E5: Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth's surface is formed.

Indicators
b. Investigate the composition of rocks in terms of minerals.
c. Classify rocks by their process of formation.
g. Describe how fossils show evidence of the changing surface and climate of the Earth.
i. Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of the earth's surface.

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Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
c/o Student Programs
USC Aiken, Box 3, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-3313 from Augusta 278-1967 Ext. 3313

RPSEC@usca.edu

Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Center of Excellence in Educational Technology
University of South Carolina Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
803-641-3313