1. Monday, September 30 th 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

3. Color is the most obvious property of a mineral; however it is also the least reliable.Color is the most obvious property of a mineral; however it is also the least reliable. Determine the color of a mineral by observing the sample with the unaided eye and noting its overall color.Determine the color of a mineral by observing the sample with the unaided eye and noting its overall color.

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

7. Determine the luster of a mineral by observing how light reflects off its surface.Determine the luster of a mineral by observing how light reflects off its surface. Looks like metal = MetallicLooks like metal = Metallic Does not look like metal = NonmetallicDoes not look like metal = Nonmetallic

8. Metallic or Nonmetallic?

9. Describes the way a mineral breaks.Describes the way a mineral breaks. If it cleaves, then it breaks along smooth, flat surfaces.If it cleaves, then it breaks along smooth, flat surfaces.

10. Describe the way a mineral breaks.Describe the way a mineral breaks. If a mineral fractures, it breaks along rough edges.If a mineral fractures, it breaks along rough edges.

12. Determine the hardness of a mineral by using Moh’s hardness scale.Determine the hardness of a mineral by using Moh’s hardness scale. Fingernail = 2.5Fingernail = 2.5 Penny (1982 or earlier) = 3.0Penny (1982 or earlier) = 3.0 Steel nail = 5.5Steel nail = 5.5

14. Some minerals have unique properties that enable us to determine their identities.Some minerals have unique properties that enable us to determine their identities. TasteTaste MagnetismMagnetism BirefringenceBirefringence FluorescenceFluorescence

16. Birefringence

17. Fluorescence

18. Mineral Properties wulfenite colororange streakwhite lusternonmetallic cleavageyes density 6.9 hardness 3

19. 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/m astermines/ 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

20. Wednesday, October 2 nd 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

21. 2.2 Vocabulary Subject is still Minerals Words: –Streak –Luster –Cleavage –Fracture –Density –Hardness Complete everything, Including “more ideas” part

22. Thursday, October 3 rd Entry Task Sub Day-no entry task Schedule: Minerals Video Homework: 2.2 Review Questions Objective: No objective today

23. Friday, October 4 th 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 properties Homework Complete Mineral Identification Lab Packet Please have on desk: 2.2 RSG 2.2 Vocabulary 2.2 Questions MasterMines EC