Download Rock MIneral Collection project

Rock/Mineral Collection
Project 2016
Earth Science
Last Name __________________________First Name___________________
Due Date: _____________________________
Goal: To collect, identify, and display rock samples from each of the three types of rocks
and to find a minimum of 4 minerals.
Objectives: Given the activity to collect rocks & minerals, the student will:
1. Collect and identify at least 2 rock samples of the three rock categories. (6 rocks)
-Sedimentary – try for a clastic, organic and/or chemical.
-Igneous – try for an intrusive, extrusive and/or porphyry.
-Metamorphic – foliated and unfoliated.
2. Collect and identify at least 4 different minerals (6 is maximum for this school
collection
3. Label each rock in the collection. With a typed label. See format below:
Identified Minerals
Mineral Name –
Where found –
Found by –
Unidentified Minerals
Mineral name – unknown
Luster –
Hardness –
Streak –
Cleavage/Fracture –
Where found –
Found by -
Rocks
Rock type – Ig, Sed, Met.
Further Classification –
intrusive, clastic, etc.
Rock name –
Where found –
Found by –
4. Be sure to organize the samples appropriately with the label beneath each
sample.
 Samples should be placed/glued on a clean thin board or sturdy cardboard.
 Board/Cardboard no larger than 24”x18”.
 Clearly organize your collection by rock type and mineral in some manner of
your own choosing.
5. Name and period on a label in the lower left corner of the project.
Category
Complete
Identification
Labels
Organization
Size
4
3
2
1
6 rocks, 2 of each
type and 4+
minerals.
6 rocks, at least 4
minerals, but not
2 of each type of
rock.
10-11 samples
correctly and
completely
identified.
All labels
complete but not
typed.
Only 8-9 rocks
and minerals.
7 or less rocks
and minerals.
6-9 samples
correctly and
completely
identified.
Most (9+) labels
complete, some
may not be
typed.
Somewhat
organized, but
not clear, even
confusing.
Not applicable.
5 or less samples
correctly and
completely
identified.
Less than 9 labels
complete, many
not typed.
All samples
correctly and
completely
identified.
All labels
complete and
typed.
Clean, clear,
obvious
organizational
system used.
Size is
appropriate.
Organization
present, but may
not be readily
apparent.
Not applicable.
Not organized.
Size limits
exceeded.
Parents,
Please sign below stating that you are aware of this project. Rocks/minerals can
be found locally, collected or gifted from family members, friends, neighbors, just
about anywhere. Polished rocks are NOT allowed. We’d prefer they not be store
bought, no need to spend money. (Unless there is a great sample that you just must
have!)
Once collected keep the samples at home. Once we learn all the identification
techniques, the students will bring in their samples to identify using all of the lab
equipment.
Signature ___________________________________ Date _______________
Mineral Name –
Where found –
Found by –
Rock type –
Further classification –
Rock name –
Where found –
Found by -