1. BR: Let’s set up our investigation for later today!
On your first blank page, let’s create a cover page titled,
“The Geosphere”
Rocks and Minerals

2. BR: Let’s set up our investigation for later today!
1) On the third page of your IAN, glue in the chart, “Maybe a Mineral?”
2) Label the items on the first column of your chart:
Rock Salt
Conglomerate Rock
Paper clip
Quartz
Bone
wood

3. Minerals of the Earth’s Crust
Chapter 3 Notes
Minerals of the Earth’s Crust
Chap 3, Sect 1 (What is a Mineral?)p.65
Objectives:
Describe the structure of minerals.
How is a mineral different than a rock?

4. **How do you know it’s a mineral?
Tech Terms:
mineral - a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure.
**How do you know it’s a mineral?
Is it a nonliving material?
Is it solid?
Hey! Is it a mineral?
Does it have a crystalline structure?
Is it made in nature?

5. crystal – the solid geometric form of a mineral, produced by a repeating pattern of atoms or molecules (the crystal gives the mineral its identity).
Element- pure substances that can not be broken down. All minerals contain one or more natural element.
Atom- the smallest part of an element that has all of the element’s properties.
**All 4 questions must be answered yes for it to be a mineral!! So which objects are minerals?
Copy # 3-5 in your IAN
Atom
Element
Compound
Crystal
Mineral
Rock

6. Is it a nonliving material? Does it have a crystalline structure?
Maybe a Mineral?
Directions: As a group, examine each object and answer the questions in each column of the table.
** Analyze your answers and decide whether or not the item is a mineral or not. Good Luck!
Object Name
Is it a solid?
Is it a nonliving material?
Does it have a crystalline structure?
Is it formed in nature?
Is it a mineral?
Rock Salt  y   y
Conglomerate Rock  n 
Paper clip
Rose Quartz  y  n
Bone 
wood n
seashell

7. Objective 2: How is a mineral different than a rock?
1) organic
Inorganic
2) Inconsistent
Consistent crystal structure 3) 4)
Copy Me!
Let’s review more about minerals and crystals!

8. 2 Big Ideas of the Day!!!
Minerals are classified by WHAT they are made of,
ROCKS are classified by HOW they form.
Minerals are identified by 4 Main Ideas: Complete your “SINC” mneomic device. Take out a piece of colored paper and a pair of scissors. 1 2

9. How can I find my science book online?
Visit Holt textbook online
ID: htms6
Password: htms6
Choose Earth Science Book!
Write this on the password page of your agenda!
HW: Try this tonight and Read p.68-69, then complete the section review questions3-8 in your IAN.