1. Lesson 1: Minerals and Rocks
Chapter 3
Lesson 1: Minerals and Rocks
4th Grade Science

2. What is a Mineral? Mineral Physical Property
A natural, nonliving substance that makes up rocks
Physical Property
Can be observed without changing the identity of the substance

3. Properties of Minerals
Color
What color we see the mineral
Hardness
A mineral’s ability to scratch another mineral

5. Properties of Minerals
Luster
How light bounces off the surface of a mineral
(Dull, Metallic, Pearly, Adamantine)
Streak
The color left behind when you scratch the mineral on something

6. Activity – Rocks! Question – How do we describe rocks? Hypothesis –
Supplies –
Conclusion –
Luster
Hardness
Streak
Color

7. The Rock Cycle Rock Cycle Resources
The constant changing of rocks on earth
Resources
Materials on earth that have useful properties