Science Skill: Classifying Minerals

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Students figure out new facts about minerals by completing arithmetic problems.

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This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the More About Minerals Mini-Lesson.

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Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different kinds of minerals.

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More About Minerals Mini-Lesson -- Powerpoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to illustrate minerals and their different uses.

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