How did the lab activities help you answer the lesson question, "How are minerals and rocks classified?” What did you learn from conducting this lab?

In the lab, students were encouraged to look at different types of rocks and minerals. They were also told to observe the physical properties of the rocks and minerals. Based on these physical properties, the children were able to distinguish the different types of rocks and minerals. The major differences which the children will focus on will be the color, shape, hardness, luster, streak, fracture and cleavage of the rocks and minerals.

1. a)c-14 has two more protons

2. d)they have different numbers of protons, neutrons, and valence electrons; they are all gases at room temperature.

3. c) iron and nickel.