FYI - students will be working on creating a brochure (including: one mineral, one sedimentary rock, one igneous rock, one metamorphic rock) and presenting to the class their written report on a favourite rock or mineral (1 paragraph minimum; 2 paragraphs maximum).
Here are the research sheets, brochure and report template handed out in class:
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MINERAL & ROCKS BROCHURE PROJECT
DUE DATE: ________________________
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SCENARIO: You have just been appointed the Director of The Hall of Minerals at the Museum of Natural History. Your first task is to create a brochure on the new exhibit, “Minerals & Rocks Used in Everyday Life.” The brochure will feature one mineral, one igneous rock, one sedimentary rock, and one metamorphic rock.
DIRECTIONS:
1. You will need to select ONE from each category for your brochure. There are examples provided, or you can choose your own.
Minerals Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic
Magnetite Andesite Siltstone Schist
Galena Scoria Breccia Phyllite
Calcite Peridotite Chert Amphibolite
Plagioclase Pegmatite Shale Gneiss
Cinnabar Diorite Conglomerate Hornfels
2. Once you make your selection, you can visit the website www.geology.com to gather information for your brochure, or any other reputable website (not Wikipedia).
3. Complete the NOTES SHEET using the information you gathered.
4. You must include A COLORED PICTURE OF EACH ROCK AND MINERAL in your brochure in EACH CATEGORY. This can be hand drawn, or a printed picture.
- Your brochure will be a tri-fold pamphlet which includes information on both sides. Follow the BROCHURE TEMPLATE provided.
- ALL INFORMATION SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN YOUR WORDS
NO PLAGIARISM!
By signing below, I am acknowledging that I understand what I need to get done and to ask for help form my teacher or parent when needed.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: ________________ Date:_______________
PARENT SIGNATURE: _________________ Date:_______________
INSIDE BROCHURE:
Mineral
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Igneous Rock
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Sedimentary Rock
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OUTSIDE:
Metamorphic Rock
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(Back Cover)
Websites and/or books Used
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Front Cover
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NOTES SHEET ON MINERAL & ROCKS BROCHURE
1. MINERAL: Describe the mineral’s physical properties.
- Name of the mineral you selected: __________________________
- Chemical Composition: ____________________________________
- Luster: ________________________________________________
- Colour: __________________________________________
- Cleavage/Fracture: ______________________________________
- Hardness: _____________________________________________
- Streak: _______________________________________________
- Form (shape):___________________________________________
- ANY Other unique characteristics: ______________________________________________________
- In which locations can the mineral be found:
______________________________________________________
- List at least 2 uses of the mineral:
______________________________________________________
- What did YOU find most interesting about this mineral?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. IGNEOUS ROCK: Describe the igneous rock.
- Name of the igneous rock you selected: _____________________
- Mineral Composition: _____________________________________
- Texture: ______________________________________________
- In which locations can this igneous rock be found? _____________
______________________________________________________
- TWO uses of this igneous rock: ____________________________
______________________________________________________
- What did YOU find most interesting about this igneous rock? ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. SEDIMENTARY ROCK: Describe the sedimentary rock.
- Name of the sedimentary rock you selected: __________________
- Mineral Composition: _____________________________________
- Texture: ______________________________________________
- In which locations can this sedimentary rock be found? __________
______________________________________________________
- TWO uses of this sedimentary rock: ________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
- What did YOU find most interesting about this sedimentary rock?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
4. METAMORPHIC ROCK: Describe the metamorphic rock.
- Name of the metamorphic rock you selected: _________________
- Mineral Composition: _____________________________________
- Texture: ______________________________________________
- In which locations can this metamorphic rock be found? _________
______________________________________________________
- TWO uses of this metamorphic rock: ________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
- What did YOU find most interesting about this metamorphic rock?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MY ROCKS AND MINERAL REPORT:
________________________
BY:_______________
Now that you have researched about each type of rock, choose your favourite rock or mineral to write about and share with your peers.
Please write a minimum of 1 paragraph, maximum of 2 paragraphs.
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