Science Lab Activities

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This paper offers reports on six different lab activities for first grade students in different aspects of science, with sections on the identification of minerals, the identification of different types of rocks, the meaning and measurement of geologic time, the action of plate tectonics, earthquakes and how to measure them and find the epicenter, and the climate and trends over time.

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"Identification of Minerals: achieved by noting characteristics of luster, hardness, cleavage, streak, color, and so on, then looking to ID tables to find the correct name. -1. Standards 1. Grade Level Content Investigation 1. 1 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 6.1 1. 3.3, 3.4, 4.5 -1. Authentic Assessments 1. Used a hand lens and similar tools for the examination of sets of minerals, entering the data in an ID table so as to compare qualities and identify the minerals. -1. Misconceptions -1. Thoughts on Content Integration Content related to geography with discussions of mineral distribution. References "Mineral Identification." 2005. <http://mwoolley.customer.netspace.net.au/top.htm>. Stille, Darlene R. Minerals : From Apatite to Zinc. Minneapolis, Minn.: Compass Point Books, 2005."

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