Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Using a Key to Identify Minerals

Students learned how to use a dicotomous key to determine the identity of the minerals they have been testing. While using the keys, students determined they needed a few more details from the minerals (color, etc.) so they made last-second observations to help them discover the mineral names.

Tonight's Homework:
Finish determining the identities of the minerals we've been testing this week.

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