1. Rocks and Minerals

2. Georgia Performance Standards
 Science:
S3E1- Students will investigate the
physical attributes of rocks and
minerals.
 Math:
M3D1- Students will create and
interpret simple tables and graphs.

3. Do you know the difference
between a rock and a mineral?
In this lesson, you
will become a
geologist. Your job
is to investigate
the differences
between a rock
and mineral. Have
fun!! 
Granite-rock
Gold-mineral

4. Types of Rocks
Sedimentary
shale
Metamorphic
slate
conglomerate
Igneous
granite
gneiss
basalt

5. Sedimentary Rocks

Broken rocks,
shells, mineral
grains, and other
materials are all
sediments.

All these sediments
collect in layers to
form sedimentary
rocks.

6. Metamorphic Rocks

Made by extreme pressure and/or heat

Can you identify either rock? 

7. Igneous Rocks

These rocks are
formed from cooled
magma.

Magma is melted
rock deep inside
the earth.

Magma on the
crust of the earth
is called molten
lava.

8. Discover How Rocks are Formed

Click on the
website below to
learn more about
the three types of
rocks and how they
are formed.
http://sln.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.html

9. They are both
pressed down.
Sedimentary
All are made of
minerals.
Metamorphic
Igneous
Both Experience heat
and pressure.

10. What are Minerals?
Look at all
of my gold,
I’m rich!!
A mineral is a solid
material made of
one substance,
that occurs
naturally on Earth.
Most of the common
minerals are made
of crystals.

11. Gold
The first gold
rush in America
was in
Dahlonega, Ga.
Used to make
money and
jewelry.
in the 1830’s.
Calcite
Forms in cubes
and rectangular
prisms.
Used in
toothpaste, soap,
glue, and gum.
Talc
It is one of the
softest minerals.
Talcum Powder
Diamond
Hardest rock in
the world.
Used to make
jewelry.
Silver
One if man’s
favorites, shiny
and hard to find.
Used to make
jewelry and
coins.

12. After surveying the
class about our
favorite gemstone,
here are the
results:
Our Favorite Gemstones
8
sapphire
3
Which gemstone
does our class like
the most? The
least?
1
7
2
ruby
diamond
emerald
turquoise

13. Lets Do Math!
Read the graph below. Create two
questions about the various items and
there hardness according to Moh’s
hardness scale. Exchange your questions
with a classmate and check their answers.
Moh's Hardness Scale
8
7
6
5
4
3
Series1
2
1
0
fingernail
penny
glass
streak plate
steel nail