This lesson teaches the students about the different layers of the Earth and how they work together. Students will be able to: Name and label the four layers of the Earth; Identify the main minerals that make up each layer; Explain how scientists formulated the idea that the Earth is comprised of four layers.
There are several common minerals that tend to be referenced and used in texts, NY Regent Tests and released Virginia SOL tests.
I call these the Super 8.
Sulfur | Magnetite | Mica | Halite | Pyrite | Calcite | Quartz | Diamond
This resource requires samples of each mineral be sorted and available for manipulation. Students should perform this lab in small groups 3 or 4 and use the spreadsheet provided write the features observed according to categories the teacher wants students to master.
The lab should take about 20-30 minutes.
The Earth Science textbook by Glenco or the attached reference sheet may be used by students.
There are several common minerals that tend to be referenced and used in texts, NY Regent Tests and released Virginia SOL tests.
I call these the Super 8.
Sulfur | Magnetite | Mica | Halite | Pyrite | Calcite | Quartz | Diamond
This resource requires samples of each mineral be sorted and available for manipulation. Students should perform this lab in small groups 3 or 4 and use the spradsheet provided write the features observed according to categories the teacher wants students to master.
The lab should take about 20-30 minutes.
The NY Regents Earth Science Reference Table or a textbook reference may be used as a group reference for look up.
This a hands-on activity that can be used to show the effects of mining on the environment.
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Mike Sammartano Youtube Videos
Teachers:
I use several videos published by an 8th grade teacher Mike Sammartano to intoduce or reinforce a Geologic topic. This short lesson on Minrals was one of the first I saw. I use it every term.
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Hi there, and thanks for visiting my channel! Most of my videos are flipped classroom videos used in my 8th grade Earth Science classroom. You can find the videos, along with the associated worksheets and diagrams at science.mikesammartano.com. I have also created quite a few educational technology videos including many tutorials on using Apple Keynote in the classroom. Enjoy - and don't forget to subscribe!
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a7p1NFn64s