Monday, September 30th Entry Task

Answer the following questions using full sentences, IQIA.

1.Why is color not a reliable clue to the identity of a mineral?2.What is the difference between cleavage and fracture?3.What are two main types of luster?

Schedule:• Mineral Properties

Foldable

Objective: •I can explain the different properties of minerals

Homework• Finish foldable by

coloring a picture for each property

Please have on desk:• 2.2 RSG will be

checked off later this week

• Color is the most Color is the most obviousobvious property property of a mineral; however it is also the of a mineral; however it is also the least least reliablereliable..

• Determine the color of a mineral by Determine the color of a mineral by observing the sample with the observing the sample with the unaided eyeunaided eye and noting its overall and noting its overall color.color.

• The streak of a mineral is identified The streak of a mineral is identified by firmly rubbing a mineral sample by firmly rubbing a mineral sample against an against an unglazed unglazed porcelain tile porcelain tile and observing the color of its and observing the color of its streakstreak..

• Determine the Determine the lusterluster of a mineral of a mineral by observing how light by observing how light reflectsreflects off off its surface.its surface.

• Looks like metal = Looks like metal = MetallicMetallic

• Does not look like metal = Does not look like metal = NonmetallicNonmetallic

Metallic or Nonmetallic?Metallic or Nonmetallic?

• Describes the way a mineral Describes the way a mineral breaks. breaks.

• If it If it cleavescleaves, then it breaks along , then it breaks along smoothsmooth, flat surfaces., flat surfaces.

• Describe the way a mineral breaks. Describe the way a mineral breaks.

• If a mineral If a mineral fracturesfractures, it breaks , it breaks along along roughrough edges. edges.

• Determine the hardness of a Determine the hardness of a mineral by using mineral by using Moh’sMoh’s hardness hardness scale.scale.

• Fingernail = Fingernail = 2.52.5

• Penny (1982 or earlier) = Penny (1982 or earlier) = 3.03.0

• Steel nail = Steel nail = 5.55.5

• Some minerals have unique Some minerals have unique properties that enable us to properties that enable us to determine their identities.determine their identities.

• TasteTaste

• MagnetismMagnetism

• BirefringenceBirefringence

• FluorescenceFluorescence

BirefringenceBirefringence

FluorescenceFluorescence

Mineral Properties wulfenite

color orange

streak white

luster nonmetallic

cleavage yes

density 6.9

hardness 3

Tuesday, October 1st Entry Task Do the following using full sentences, IQIA.

1.List and explain 1 property you read about in 2.2.2.What mineral property would you choose to use to identify a mineral?3.Why did you choose the property in #2?

Schedule:• Master Mines…

Homework:• Extra Credit. Go home and play

master mines by visiting http://www.brainpop.com/games/mastermines/

• Complete the Tectonic Fury: Master Mines digital lab activity and print out completion certificate

Objective: I can identify different properties of minerals

Please have on your desk• Mineral property foldable

Wednesday, October 2nd Entry Task

Sub day- No entry task today

Schedule:• 2.2 Vocabulary

Homework:• Finish vocabulary

Objective: I can understand terms associated with properties of minerals

Please have on your desk• Extra credit, if you

completed it

2.2 Vocabulary• Subject is still Minerals

• Words:– Streak– Luster– Cleavage– Fracture– Density– Hardness

• Complete everything, Including “more ideas” part

Thursday, October 3rd Entry Task Sub Day-no entry task

Schedule:• Minerals Video

Homework:• 2.2 Review Questions

Objective: No objective today

Friday, October 4th Entry Task

Answer the following questions using FS, IQIA.

1.What is the difference between color and streak?2.How is cleavage or fracture related to the strength of the bonds between atoms?3.Why does a piece of gold weight much more than a piece of pyrite that is the same size?

Schedule:• Mineral Identification

Lab

Objective: •I can identify minerals using their propertiesHomework• Complete Mineral

Identification Lab Packet

Please have on desk:• 2.2 RSG• 2.2 Vocabulary• 2.2 Questions• MasterMines EC