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Minerals, What are they?. Unit 1: Lesson 1: SPI 0707.7.1. Today’s Objectives. I will conceptualize what a mineral is Conceptualize - Form a concept or idea of (something): "we can more easily conceptualize speed in miles per hour”.
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Minerals, What are they? Unit 1: Lesson 1: SPI 0707.7.1
Today’s Objectives • I will conceptualize what a mineral is • Conceptualize - Form a concept or idea of (something): "we can more easily conceptualize speed in miles per hour”. • I will understand the difference between a mineral and a non-mineral • I will begin to use academic vocabulary associated with this unit
Start-up Activity– Academic Vocabulary Foldable Mineral:A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure. Igneous Rock: rock formed by the solidification of molten magma. Sedimentary Rock: rock formed from consolidated clay sediments. Metamorphic Rock: rock altered by pressure and heat. The Rock Cycle: An idealized cycle of processes undergone by rocks in the earth's crust.
Qualifications of a mineral Naturally Formed All minerals are formed naturally.
Qualifications of a mineral Inorganic All minerals are non-living
Qualifications of a mineral Solid Minerals can not be gases or solids
Qualifications of a mineral Crystalline Structure All minerals are crystals. Usually the same shape as its chemical composition.
To be or not to be a mineral These are the Questions
To be or not to be a mineral #1 Is it formed in nature?
To be or not to be a mineral #2 Is it nonliving material?
To be or not to be a mineral #3 Is it solid?
To be or not to be a mineral #4 Does it have a crystalline structure?
Exit Ticket • 1. Minerals are: • A. Made by man • B. Liquids • C. Formed by Nature • D. All of the Above • 2. _______ is formed by altering a rock with heat and pressure. • A. Metamorphic Rock • B. Sedimentary Rock • C. Igneous Rock • D. Swiss Cheese
Exit Ticket • 3. Which is not a qualification of a mineral? • A. Solid • B. Crystalline Structure • C. Non-living • D. Useful List two minerals that can be found in our classroom 4.______________ 5.______________