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In this activity, learners search for various kinds of items made from minerals around their home or school, including toothpaste, wall paint, kitty litter, and bricks. The PDF contains a check off list as well as recommended sites for more information on minerals.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Printout of PDF or mineral list
- Pen or pencil
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Technology
- Manufacturing
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Technology
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Center for Technology Innovation, Lawrence Hall of Science; Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2010