Curated OER
Paleo-Indian Traditions
Seventh graders, in groups, name and describe the three traditions of the Paleo-Indian period.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Iron
Information about the element, Iron, atomic number 26. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations, and its importance to plant and to animal health. Also...
Other
The image.com: Minerals
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.
University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mineral Groups
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify different types of minerals.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Hematite
This resource presents thorough geological data on the iron containing mineral hematite, with links to other iron containing minerals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Iron Ore
Wikipedia provides a description of iron ore, where it can be found, and how it is used in the making of steel.
Curated OER
Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Hematite
A great site with all sorts of geological data on the iron containing mineral hematite, with links to other iron containing minerals. Very thorough.
Curated OER
The image.com: Minerals
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.