K5 Science Endorsement GPS Lesson Plan

Title
Teacher(s)
E-mail

Rocks and Minerals

Ayoola
Doyin.Ayoola@cobbk12.org

School
Lesson
Title
Grade
Level

Blackwell Elementary
Rock and Mineral Lesson 4

Concept Properties of Rocks and

Minerals
s(s)
Targeted
Lesson Essential Questions
Third

What are the physical attributes of rocks and minerals?

Georgia Performance Standard

S3P2. Students will investigate the physical attributes of
rocks and soils.
b. Recognize the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observation
(shape, color, texture) measurement, and simple tests (hardness)

Safety Considerations
Do not put rocks and minerals near computers or
electronic devices.
Do not put rocks and minerals in your mouth.
The Learning Plan
Explain: Read Everybody Needs A rock by Byrd Baylor and have students make a list
of all of the different adjectives used to describe in the book (Language Arts
integration). After reading the book, have students write a list of the attributes that

are used to describe minerals in their science journals. Make sure to explain/ teach
what texture and luster means by showing different minerals and asking how would
you describe texture (soft, rough, smooth, bumpy) and luster (shiny, dull, bright,
sparkling).
Have students create a list of adjectives in their science journals under each
attribute/property to use later when describing minerals.
Extend: Have students choose 1 mineral out of their collection to draw and record
the properties of the mineral including streak tests as well as luster, shape, and
texture of mineral (Save hardness for Lesson 5). Teacher will use observation
checklist to observe student's ability to describe minerals (Formative assessment)
Evaluate: Have students start to create their bubble map or a diagram of their
choosing using Kidspiration or Inspiration software in the computer lab. The diagram
they create will include a description of their mineral using all the attributes that
scientists use to describe minerals (streak, luster, shape, color, size, texture, and
hardness)

Title of the Lesson: Rocks and Minerals Lesson 4

Lesson Logistics/Materials:
Students will work alone and in small groups.
Opening/Hook/Initial Focus:
Read Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor and have students make a list
of all the adjectives used to describe rock/mineral samples in the book.
Work Session: After reading the book, have students write a list of the attributes

that are used to describe minerals in their science journals. Make sure to explain/
teach what texture and luster means by showing different minerals and asking how
would you describe texture (soft, rough, smooth, bumpy) and luster (shiny, dull,
bright, sparkling).Have students create a list of adjectives in their science journals under each
attribute/property to use later when describing minerals. Have students choose 1

mineral out of their collection to draw and record the properties of the
mineral including streak tests as well as luster, shape, and texture of mineral
(Save hardness for Lesson 5). Teacher will use observation checklist to
observe student's ability to describe minerals (Formative assessment)
Closing:
Have students turn and talk to a partner to explain the different attributes of
a mineral.

Then, have students start to create their bubble map or a diagram of their choosing
using Kidspiration or Inspiration software in the computer lab. The diagram they
create will include a description of their mineral using all the attributes that
scientists use to describe minerals (streak, luster, shape, color, size, texture, and
hardness)