Access Point #: SC.4.E.6.Su.2


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Sort common minerals, such as rock salt, talc, gold, and silver, by their physical properties (luster and color).
Number: SC.4.E.6.Su.2 Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 Big Idea: Earth Structures : Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth’s water and natural resources.

Related Benchmarks

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SC.4.E.6.2: Identify the physical properties of common earth-forming minerals, including hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak color, and recognize the role of minerals in the formation of rocks.



Related Courses

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5020050: Science - Grade Four
7720050: Access Science Grade 4
5020110: STEM Lab Grade 4


Related Resources

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Rocks for Kids: This resource collection includes information about rocks and minerals. Included are glossaries, photos/images, links to other rock/mineral websites, and other information to develop understandings of rocks/minerals and the processes by which they are formed. A table of contents is included to guide navigation.

Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Rocks and Minerals:

In this unit, students learn the physical properties of rocks and how they are formed.



Parent Resources

Image/Photograph

Name Description
Rocks for Kids: This resource collection includes information about rocks and minerals. Included are glossaries, photos/images, links to other rock/mineral websites, and other information to develop understandings of rocks/minerals and the processes by which they are formed. A table of contents is included to guide navigation.