Bell Work 9-29-14

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Bell Work 9-29-14

• While on hike in the forest, a scientist
  discovers a rock and wants to know if the rock is
  a type of mineral. What does the scientist need
  to know in order to determine whether or not the
  rock is a mineral?

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Agenda

1. Bell Work
2. Write in Agenda
3. Mighty Minerals
4. Whole- Group Share
5. Self- Reflection
6. Exit Ticket

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Objective

• I can classify and describe the different
  properties of minerals.

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Mighty Minerals

• Research a mineral using the resources provided.
• Determine the physical properties of the
  minerals.
• Research the uses of the minerals, and create a
  super hero character based off of the mineral and
  the use.
• For example Halite Man! Saving the world from
  bland food one salt shaker at a time!
• If you would prefer to make an advertisement
  about the mineral, that would also be acceptable.
  
• For example Burgers tasting bland? Try some
  Halite with your next cookout!

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Exit Ticket

1. What mineral did you research?
2. What were two uses for your mineral?
3. Describe the color of your mineral.
4. Describe the luster of your mineral as metallic,
   submetallic, or nometallic.