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Chapter 4: Rocks & Minerals

Learning Objectives

1. Minerals have physical properties determined by their chemical composition and crystal structure. (3.1a)
a. Minerals can be identified by well-defined physical and chemical properties, such as cleavage,
fracture, color, density, hardness, streak, luster, crystal shape, and reaction with acid.
b. Chemical composition and physical properties determine how minerals are used by humans.
2. Minerals are formed inorganically by the process of crystallization as a result of specific environmental
conditions. (3.1b)These include:
a. cooling and solidification of magma
b. precipitation from water caused by such processes as evaporation, chemical reactions, and
temperature changes
c. rearrangement of atoms in existing minerals subjected to conditions of high temperature and
pressure.
3. Rocks are usually composed of one or more minerals. (3.1c)
a.

Rocks are classified by their origin, mineral content, and texture.

b. Conditions that existed when a rock formed can be inferred from the rocks mineral content and
texture.
c. The properties of rocks determine how they are used and also influence land usage by humans.

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4.1 Minerals
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C (65-75)
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o 4.1 EDPuzzle Notes
o TB (PrenticeHall)
Read pgs 44-55
On looseleaf, answer the
following: pg 49 #1, pg 55 #1-3
o Mineral Characteristics (2 pgs)
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Pg 16

B (75-85)
Complete definitions

Rocks vs Minerals
Venn Diagram

A (85-100)
Complete drawing/explanations

o Mohs Hardness Scale

Practice

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Castle Learning 4.1
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 32-37, #1-17 on
looseleaf
Mini-Lecture
Mineral ID
Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65
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4.2 Igneous Rocks

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o 4.2 EDPuzzle Notes
o TB (PrenticeHall)
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On looseleaf, answer the
following: pg 74 #1-6
o Igneous Rocks (2 pgs)
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Castle Learning 4.2
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 37-40, #18-31
on looseleaf
Mini-Lecture
Igneous ID
Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65

4.3 Sedimentary Rocks

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Pg 9-10
Pg 34 (use black TB)
Handout #1

Crystal Growth

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Pg 6

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Green Packet
o Pg 3-4
o Pg 5-6
o Pg 7-8
o Mineral Madness

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o 4.3 EDPuzzle Notes
o TB (PrenticeHall)
Read pgs 75-79
On looseleaf, answer the
following: pg 79 #1-7
o Sedimentary Characteristics
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Pg 7

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Castle Learning 4.3
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 41-42, #32-44
Mini-Lecture
SmartBoard matching (see green pgs
32-33)

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Green Packet
o Pg 11
o Pg 12-13
o Pg 14-15
o Density of Granite

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Pg 16-17
Pg 18-19
Pg 34-35 (use black TB)

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o Pg 21
o Pg 24-25

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Pg 22
Pg 23
Pg 26-27
Pg 28-29
Pg 35 (use black TB)

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Sedimentary Rock ID
Mastery: Whats your Mastery #? 65
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85

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B (75-85)

A (85-100)

4.4 Metamorphic Rocks

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4.4 EDPuzzle Notes
TB (PrenticeHall)
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following: pg 84 #1-7
o Metamorphic Characteristics

Complete definitions

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Pg 7

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Castle Learning 4.4
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 43-45, #45-52
Mini-Lecture

Metamorpic Rock ID
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Green Packet
o Pg 36

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Pg 40
Pg 41

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4.5 The Rock Cycle

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o 4.5 EDPuzzle Notes
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o The Rock Cycle
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Pg 6

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Castle Learning 4.5
Rev. Book (yellow) pg 45-47, #53-59
Mini-Lecture
SmartBoard activity

Rock Cycle
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Complete definitions

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Green Packet
o Pg 37
o Pg 38-39
o Pg 42-43
o Pg 55

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Black TB pg 82-83, #2-22,
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