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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paleo-Indian Traditions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in groups, name and describe the three traditions of the Paleo-Indian period.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Iron

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Other

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.
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Handout
University of Oregon

Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mineral Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify different types of minerals.
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Handout
Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Hematite

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents thorough geological data on the iron containing mineral hematite, with links to other iron containing minerals.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Iron Ore

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a description of iron ore, where it can be found, and how it is used in the making of steel.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Hematite

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site with all sorts of geological data on the iron containing mineral hematite, with links to other iron containing minerals. Very thorough.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The image.com: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very large list of minerals complete with image and physical descriptions, chemical descriptions, and classification.