Lesson Plan

Mohs Hardness Test

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Fifth graders examine what the Mohs Hardness Scale is before testing a number of minerals to determine their place on the scale. They test a fingernail, a penny, a knife blade, a metal file, and several unknown minerals and rocks using the attached form.

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Grade
5th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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