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Minerals Lab

Students will become mineralogists as they explore the characteristic properties of minerals in a lab-like setting. Students will use scientific tests and careful observations of properties such as color, hardness, reflectivity, density, and magnetism to carry out investigations. By interpreting evidence and constructing arguments, students will identify minerals the way geologists do.

Times: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm
Number of Students: 30 maximum
Length: One hour
Fee: $10.00 per student ($250 minimum per program) includes museum admission. One chaperone per five students free; $10.00 per additional adult chaperone.

Strongly supports standard: 5-PS1-3

Please note: One chaperone per five students is required for grades K–8.

See also: Grades 3-5

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