ESL1: Unit 7 Objectives- Mineral and Rocks
1. Be able to explain all characteristics and facts associated with minerals. (notes and
chapter 9
2. Be able to group minerals based on their chemical formula (notes and chapter 9)
3. Be able to explain the characteristics used to identify minerals including unusual
properties. (notes and chapter 9)
4. Read chapter 9 for all concepts.
5. Be able to draw the rock cycle with all its stages and processes (notes, diagram and
chapter 10.1)
6. Be able to group igneous rocks based on their formation and mineral content and know
the examples of each grouping. (igneous rock lab, notes, and chapter 10.2)
7. Be able to define all igneous intrusions and extrusions (homework)
8. Be able to group sedimentary rocks based on their formation and sediment. Know the
examples of each grouping. (notes and chapter 10.3)
9. Be able to describe all sedimentary features (homework and chapter 10.3)
10. Be able to group metamorphic rocks based on their formation and description. Know the
examples of each grouping. (notes and 10.4)
Suggestions
 Read chapters and notes for key phrases and concepts (fill in the blank questions). Define
these terms in your notes
 Concept map all information on rocks and examples of rocks.