STEM Kit: Mineral Detective

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Problem Solving, Science, STEM Geology

Program Delivery Mode

ZoomPlease contact us about using a different platform

Booking Information

Program times are offered between 8:00 am EST and 5:00 pm EST. Please contact if you wish for an earlier or later start time. Please request program(s) four weeks in advance to ensure shipment of materials. If shipping outside the continental US, please allow eight weeks.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

-Cancellations must be received no less than 48 hours before your program date.
-Cancellations received less than 48 hours will result in a charge for the full payment of the program.
-Please contact us if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

About This Provider

 

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Dayton, Ohio
United States

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery provides interactive science and cultural learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world.

The Boonshoft Museum houses an AZA accredited zoo, a family science center, over one million items in natural history and geology collections, and a planetarium.

Program Details

Format

1. The program will begin with a live demonstration of the rock cycle.
2. Presenter will discuss the difference between rocks and minerals.
3. Students will test 3 different minerals to determine what they are.
4. Presenter will check their results and discuss everyday uses for each mineral.
5. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

The students will be able to:
1. Explain the rock cycle and the 3 types of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic.
2. Know the practical uses of rocks and minerals.
3. Identify that rocks and minerals have unique properties that can be tested for and used for identification/classification.
4. Understand that a rock is different from a mineral

Standards Alignment

State Standards

All of our lesson plans are written in accordance with Ohio State Academic Standards.
3.ESS.1, 6.ESS.1, 6.ESS.2, 6.ESS.3, 6.ESS.5