Minerals and crystal formation

Learning Intention: We are learning that all rocks are comprised of minerals and crystal formation is influenced by temperature and time

Success Criteria: I can distinguish between different minerals using the five key properties and grow crystals  

DO NOW: Vocabulary Builder (Add these to your workbook and provide an example for each one)

atom: the smallest particle of a chemical element

element: a substance made up of only one type of atom; there are nearly 120 known elements, including hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, iron and gold. Two-thirds of all elements are metals

metal: solid materials that conduct heat and electricity, are often lustrous (shiny and reflect light), malleable (can bend), and sometimes ductile (can be pulled
into wires). 

inorganic: not living and not coming from living things.

Powerpoint for notes on Rock types recap, differences between rocks and minerals and the five criteria that makes a mineral. Some definitions of elements, metals and mineral categories too

Growing Crystals Practicals