Physical Properties of Minerals Lab

The 5E Learning Cycle lesson introduces students to the concept of minerals and their physical properties of hardness, color, streak color, luster, and cleavage. Students will explore the properties of minerals and learn about and practice determining the specific properties of a mineral sample.

Resource ID#: 156548 Type: Lesson Plan

Please sign in to access this resource

Teacher
Click here to sign in
as a FL public educator

Not a Florida public school educator?

Access this resource
on CPALMS.com

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: minerals, cleavage, hardness, luster, streak color

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: St. Lucie MSP K-8

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Related Resources

Other vetted resources related to this resource.