Mighty Minerals

Report Requirements
Name: __________________________________
My mineral is ___________________________.
For this project you will need to:
1) Complete a Mighty Mineral information sheet.
You may use a variety of reference sources, such as encyclopedias (book
or CD-Rom), science encyclopedias, science catalogs, magazines, and
Internet sites*. Information sheets must be neat, written in black ink, and
contain all the information requested. You also need to provide a list of your
sources on the back of your information sheet. A minimum of three sources
are required.
2) Create a cartoon for your element.
The advertisement must include the mineral’s name, chemical formula,
and a cartoon slogan that describes one or more of its important uses. You
must also include pictures or a cartoon character that relates to your slogan.
Advertisements must be neat and colorful. They may be done by hand or
computer printed.
Reports due on _____September 18_______________________
T. Trimpe 2000


A list of mineral sites is available on
The Science Spot at http://sciencespot.net/
Go to Kid Zone, then choose Earth Science Links.

Name ____________________________________
My mineral is ____________________________.
Sources:
Important Uses:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Mineral Group:
Streak:
Hardness:
Luster:
Specific Gravity:
Cleavage:
Transparency:
Fracture:
Chemical Formula:
Color(s):