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Which subject	Science
What topic	Minerals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Minerals

Objectives

• Identify different types of minerals and their properties.
• Understand the significance of minerals in everyday life.
• Classify minerals based on their physical and chemical characteristics.

Materials

• Mineral samples (e.g., quartz, feldspar, mica, calcite)
• Hand lenses or magnifying glasses
• Worksheets for classification activity
• PowerPoint presentation or poster on minerals
• Whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

Grade 5-8 (ages 10-14)

Subject

Science

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) on Earth's materials and their properties.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the concept of minerals. Discuss common examples and their importance in everyday life.
2	Mineral Investigation	10	Distribute mineral samples. In groups, students observe and describe their mineral samples using hand lenses.
3	Classification Activity	10	Provide worksheets for students to classify minerals based on physical properties. Facilitate assistance as needed.
4	Review and Discussion	5	Review classification results as a class. Discuss findings and clarify any misconceptions.
5	Homework Assignment	0	Assign homework for students to research a specific mineral and prepare a brief summary to submit next class.

Homework

• Research a specific mineral and write a brief summary (1-2 paragraphs) about its properties and uses. Students will submit their summaries in the next class without any presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during group observations and discussions.
• Collect and review worksheets to evaluate understanding of mineral classification.
• Review homework for content and clarity.

Additional Notes

Encourage students to ask questions and share any prior knowledge related to minerals during the lesson. Adapt the pace as necessary to ensure concepts are understood by all students.

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