Minerals

4G - Get ready to learn lots more about minerals and discover how much you already know. The first three links are intended for kids, while the last two are more advanced. These websites should reinforce what we have been learning in class about the properties of minerals and mineral testing, as well as giving you the opportunity to explore lots of other information about minerals.

Click away and then __**post at least twice**__ about different facts you have learned and questions you have.

This website has lessons, games, and quizzes for kids all about minerals. The Learning Zone - Minerals

This website from the San Diego Museum of Natural History has lots of information in kid-friendly language and a few quizzes you can try to test your knowledge. Mineral Matters

This website gives detail about each property of minerals and has some beautiful photographs. Physical Properties of Minerals

This website has many links to teach you about minerals in your home, mineral testing, crystals and other topics. Some of the information is quite advanced and some is more appropriate for fourth grade. Click away! Mineralogy for Kids

This website has a list of all minerals searchable by properties such as hardness and streak color. Some of the language is very advanced but I still think you will have fun exploring it! The photographs are great. All Minerals