Mineral ReportDirections for report:
Mineral Name: By: Directions: Follow this outline: I. Introduction II. Paragraph 2 - Describe your mineral’s properties. III. Paragraph 3 - Where can we find your mineral? How is it taken (mined) from the earth? IV. Paragraph 4 - How is your mineral used? Describe with at least 3 examples. V. Paragraph 5 - What other interesting facts did you learn about? Give at least 3 examples. VI. Concluding Statement Reminders:
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Tree Map
This is a sample of the notes we took in class on a fictional mineral called starburst. Your child should include all the information listed in the tree map specific to the mineral they chose. |
Grading Rubric
The rubric lists all the required parts of the report. Make sure all work is completed to 4th grade standards. |
Sample Report
This is a completed sample report on the fictional mineral starburst. Your child's report should include details from their tree map in complete sentences, along with a detailed illustration fully colored and outlined in ultra-fine point Sharpie. |