Materials Needed: Internet, library books, dictionary
Date Assigned: Date Due:
Every activity must be accurately and neatly done to the best of your ability. When you hand in your completed contract, it must be in order and include:
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title page (title, date, your name, your teacher’s name)
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a table of contents
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each activity – in order and on separate pagesEach activity should be labeled with its title at the top of the page and page number.
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list the resources you used
To complete this contract, you will be selecting one rock and one mineral. Below is a list of your choices for each category. Circle one topic from each category that you would like to research.
granite gabbro basalt limestone shale marble obsidian gneiss sandstone pumice coal slate quartzite schist
graphite magnetite mica halite asbestos copper galena fluorite calcite quartz feldspar corundum talc gypsum
1. Rocks Rule -Research to find out these facts about the rock you selected. Create a chart to organize the information. Your information will be recorded as short answers, not sentences. Write the title of your rock at the top of the chart.
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Type of Rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic)
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How is it Formed ?
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Where is it Found ? (countries, states, and/or environment)
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How it is Used ?
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Interesting Fact I didn’t Know about My Rock
2. Illustration of My Rock’s UseUsing the information you learned in assignment #1, hand draw a colorful illustration showing at least one way your rock is used. Remember to make your picture big and try to use as much of the white space as possible. Background details should be included. Write a picture caption above or below your illustration.
3. Mighty Minerals -Research to find out these facts about the mineral you selected. Create a chart to organize the information. Your information will be recorded as short answers, not sentences. Write the title of your mineral at the top of the chart.
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What Color (s)?
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Hardness level-(Using Mohs Hardness Scale)
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Luster ? (metallic, shiny, dull)
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Streak Color
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Where is it Found ? (countries, state, and/or environment)
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Interesting Fact I didn’t Know about My Mineral

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Billboard of My Mineral’s Use-
Using the information you learned in assignment #3, design and hand draw a colorful billboard to advertise one use for your mineral. If you don’t know what a billboard is, look it up in a dictionary. Remember, you’re trying to convince someone to buy the product made from your mineral.
Use as much of the white space as possible and add details to enhance your advertisement.
5. My BirthstoneEvery month has a birthstone, sometimes there’s more than one.
Research to find out these facts about your birthstone:
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Name of Birthstone
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Color(s)
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Where is it located?
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What uses does it have?
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Are there any special legends or myths about it?
Present the information in any method you choose (collage, paragraph, chart, diagram).
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Fossils are FunPretend you are a paleontologist and you just uncovered a new fossil for your collection. Write a paragraph describing your fossil. Your paragraph should include:
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A topic sentence that grabs the readers attention
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What type of fossil you found? (mineral, mold, cast, or trace)
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Where was it found?
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What formed the fossil? (specific animal or plant)
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Why is it an interesting addition to your collection?
7. Fossil IllustrationHand draw and color an illustration of your fossil (see #6). Include the setting that shows where your fossil was found. Write a picture caption to go with your illustration.
NOTE: You may find the websites located on my teacher web page very helpful. Click on the link titled
“Geology”. I will be adding additional sites as I find them. If you find a good site for kids, let me know. http://www.amphi.com/teachers/agosla/
I have read through this contract. I plan to use my time wisely and work accurately and neatly. I will finish this contract on time.
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Student Signature
I have read the contract and am aware of what is expected of my child.
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Parent Signature
Geology Contract Created by Amy Gosla-2008