Rocks and Minerals

Our Universe

Rocks and MineralsLessons 1-4Rocks and MineralsLesson 1: MineralsLesson Objectives

What is a mineral?Solids

Inorganic - not living

Natural - not made by humans and found in the ground

Definite crystal structure - atoms are arranged in a predictable way

Definite chemical composition

Formation of MineralsForm as magma and lava cools known as crystallization

Form in water as precipitates - an insoluble solid that separates from a liquid solution

Can be weathered by physical and chemical methods

Form by changes in pressure deep beneath Earth's surface - as the pressure increases, minerals combine to become new mineralsProperties of a Mineral

StreakMagnetism HardnessAcidsLusterCleavageSpecific GravityGonimeterProperties of a MineralStreak

Properties of a MineralCleavage

Properties of a Mineral

LusterProperties of a MineralGonimeter

Properties of a Mineral

HardnessProperties of a Mineral

AcidsProperties of a Mineral

Magnetism

Uses of MineralsUranium fuel for nuclear power plants

Silver electronics, jewelry, developing photographs

Lead batteries

Bauxite aluminum foil, soda cans, airplane parts

Copper pipes, wire, other parts of industry

Gold jewelry and industry

Other products that have minerals lighbulbs, MP3 players, cereal, cell phones, furniture, powders

Distribution of Minerals

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Rocks and MineralsLesson 2: Rocks and the Rock CycleLesson Objectives

Types of RocksIgneous Rocks forms when magma cools and crystallizes

Types of RocksSedimentary Rocks forms from the breakdown of rocks by physical and chemical means then compacts and cements together

Types of RocksMetamorphic Rocks forms when rocks and minerals are subjected to extreme changes in temperature and pressure

The Rock Cycle

depositionlithificationIntrusive or ExtrusiveLets Review

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Rocks and MineralsLesson 3: Rocks and Minerals as ResourcesLesson Objectives

Similarities and Differences

Mining Rocks and MineralsExtract Rocks and Minerals from the EarthValuable lots of uses in our daily livesMining Techniques Consequences (pros and cons)OreReclamationEconomyEnvironmentSociety

Mining Operations/TechniquesDepends on the type of rock or mineral being mined

Most have heavy machinery moved into the area and dig for the resource

Panning

Extraction from CavesDynamite

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the UglyWhat else? ProsConsDestruction of EnvironmentTreesFarmlandHousesErosionWater shortagesEnvironmental Practices put into placeBuild terraces to prevent erosionPlantingJobsReclamation

Case Studies

Case Studies

Case Studies

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Rocks and MineralsLesson 4: Soil and Soil ConservationLesson Objectives

Its Time for VocabularySoil - a thin layer of material on Earth's crust composed of sediments, gases, moisture, and organic matter.

Organic Matter - Its Time for VocabularySoil - a thin layer of material on Earth's crust composed of sediments, gases, moisture, and organic matter.

Organic Matter decomposing plant and animals material or DOM (dead organic matter)

Soil Composition - the types of materials that make up soil

Parent Rock - the primary rock type that forms the soilSoil Horizons

Parent RockClimate is important in determining the types of soils that form

Soil Type by ColorSoil Type by Grain Size

Soil Type by Texture

Soil ConservationContour Farming

Worms

Manure

Fertilizer

Till

Effects of the different spheres on ErosionWindWaterGravity

Soil Lab

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