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Minerals - Full Program
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
What are minerals? This video explores the characteristics of minerals, the properties used in mineral identification, and how minerals are formed.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
 Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - Introduction
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
What are minerals? What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? What are the characteristics of minerals?
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - What are Minerals?
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
A mineral is a naturally occurring solid that has a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. A crystal is made of particles that form a repeating pattern. Most minerals are made of two or more elements.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - Grouping Minerals
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
Scientists group minerals by their chemical makeup. Two main groups are silicate minerals and nonsilicate minerals. Minerals can also be grouped as metallic or nonmetallic.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - Identifying Minerals
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
Each mineral has specific properties that can be used in identification. Properties include color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage, fracture, shape, density, taste, and odor.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - How do Minerals Form?
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
Minerals form in several ways. They can form when molten rock cools, when rocks experience changes in temperature or pressure, and when mineral-rich water evaporates.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - Summing Up
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
This segment reviews the characteristics of minerals, how geologists classify minerals, and the properties used to identify minerals.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals - Video Assessment
Series: Learning About Rocks and Minerals Series
A five-question quiz wraps up this video series on minerals.
© 2008, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 4 - 8
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals and Their Properties - Full Program
Series: Rocks and Minerals Series
What are minerals? This video explores the characteristics of minerals, the properties used in mineral identification, and how minerals are formed.
© 2001, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 5 - 9
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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Minerals and Their Properties - Introduction
Series: Rocks and Minerals Series
The following segments will investigate the properties of minerals and see how they affect our lives.
© 2001, Visual Learning Company
Grade Level(s): 5 - 9
Media Type: Video
Subject: Science | Earth Sciences | Geology | Minerals
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