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Science – Grade 11
Learner’s Activity Sheets
Quarter 1 – Week 2-B Important Minerals in Society
First Edition, 2021

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Author: Archie D. Cawaling

School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Earth Science Grade 11, Quarter 1, Week 2B

IMPORTANT MINERALS IN SOCIETY

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Identify the minerals important to society (S11ES-Ic-7)

Specific Objectives:
1. Identify the minerals important to society;
2. Describe the uses of the minerals that are important to society.

Key Concepts
 In geology, the term mineral describes any naturally-occurring solid
substance with specific composition and crystal structure. A mineral
composition refers to the kinds and proportions of elements making up the
minerals. The way these minerals are packed together determines the
structure of the mineral.
 Mineral resources describe as the total amount of mineral used by society that
is not necessarily profitable to mine today but has some sort of economic
potential.

IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS

Minerals resources are essential to our modern

industrial society and they are used everywhere. For
example, in households, we use toothpaste that
contains fluoride from fluorite mineral. Face powder
contains talc – the softest mineral. In the kitchen, salts
are commonly used to enhance the flavor of our food.
Kitchen utensils like casserole are made of aluminum –
a light and durable metal, and stainless wares that
contains mostly of iron, chromium and carbon.
Image 1: www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/is-
talc-in-makeup-safe
Moreover, minerals such as silicon, silver and gold are
used as components of gadgets like cellphones and
computers. Copper is the mostly used electrical wiring
because it is less expensive.

Image 2: https://images.app.goo.gl/cW7qT2jHh38V4Lr3A

In construction, skyscrapers that tower up to 50 stories

high, use durable minerals like iron steel – a
combination of iron and carbon and concrete that
contains limestone, lime and chalk that make them
strong and stand still against strong wind and
earthquake. They also use glass made mainly of quartz
and silica. Floors are made up of granite and marbles.
Aluminum is used in window and door panels.
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Author: Archie D. Cawaling
School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
 In taking care of our dental health, Dentists use
many tools appropriate for a purpose. Titanium is
a strong but very light metal that is used for teeth
transplant. There are also lots of other minerals
that they use for cleaning and surgery. Examples
are gypsum in plaster cast, and alloys like
stainless steel that primarily composed of iron,
chromium and carbon in their tools.

Image 4:https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-
healthy/precious-metals-and-other-important-
minerals-for-health

Power plants use minerals to provide us electricity

and energy. In nuclear power plant, radioactive
minerals like Uranium are used as source of heat
energy to run a nuclear reactor. Likewise, coal
power plants also use mineral coal to generate
electricity. On the hand batteries for electric cars
need minerals like nickel, copper, and lithium.

Image 5:https://images.app.goo.gl/9YhPGTZrYpRWxKHN9

In agriculture, NPK Fertilizers contain vital

minerals for the plant to grow healthy. These
minerals include Nitrogen, Phosphorous and
Potassium. Moreover, minerals like lime are also
used to lower the acidity of the soil.

Image 6: https://images.app.goo.gl/3B48maAR43RVMjGL9

For our health, the pharmaceutical industry

manufactures supplements that contain many
essential minerals that keep us strong and
healthy like Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc.

Image 7: https://images.app.goo.gl/uTLxeFcdZWQ2Lwms8

On the other hand, minerals can also cause harm among humans. Talc might
contain asbestos that can cause certain cancer which is why some cosmetic
companies discontinue using it. Nuclear power plant that uses radioactive minerals
produces radioactive waste. Burning of coals releases high amount of carbon dioxide
and other gases that contribute to the global warming. Over using of synthetic
fertilizer causes eutrophication of bodies of water.

Author: Archie D. Cawaling

School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
Activity 1: MINERAL HUNT

Objective: Identify the minerals important to society.

Materials Needed: paper and ballpen

What to do: Fill in the information needed in the table based on the picture below.
1. Identify the kitchen object.
2. Name three minerals which can be found in each object identified.
3. Write your answers in the table provided.

Name of the object Mineral(s) present

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10.

Author: Archie D. Cawaling

School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
Activity 2: MIGHTY MINERALS

Objective: Describe the uses of the minerals that are important to society.

Materials needed: paper and ballpen

What to do:
1. Given in the table provided below are the important minerals to
society.
2. Determine three uses of each mineral given.
3. Write your answers on the separate sheet of paper.

Mineral Uses/Importance

1. Salt
2. NPK ( Nitrogen,
Phosphorous, Potassium)
3. Calcium

4. Gold

5. Fluorite

Reflection:

In this lesson, you learned that minerals are vital to life. Some minerals are the
nutrients that exist in the body and some could be found naturally in the
environment. As a student, how can you help in conserving and preserving the
natural sources of these minerals like calcium and potassium? Limit your answer to
3 sentences only.

Scoring Rubric for Reflection

5 points Discussion is consistent with the concept and has no
misconception
4 points Discussion is consistent with the concept but with minimal
misconception
3 points Discussion is consistent with the concept but with
misconception
2 points Discussion is consistent with the concept but many
misconceptions
1 point Discussion is not consistent with the concept.
0 point No discussion

Author: Archie D. Cawaling

School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
Reference:

Commission on Higher Education. Teaching guide for Senior High School: Earth
Science Core Subject. Quezon City: CHED. 2016.

Department of Education. Self-Learning Module for Senior High School: Earth Science
Core Subject. Region IV-A CALABARZON. 2020

Olivar II, J.S., Rodolfo, R.S. and Cabria, H.B. (2016) Exploring Life Through Science
Series: Earth Sence. Phoenix Publishing House

Religioso, T. F. and Vengco, L. G.(2016) You and the Natural World: Earth and Life
Science. Phoenix Publishing House

Precious metals and other important minerals for health.” Harvard Health Publishing.
Harvard Medical School. Accessed June 21, 2021.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/precious-metals-and-
other-important-minerals-for-health

Image Sources:

Image 1
www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/is-talc-in-makeup-safe
Image 2
https://images.app.goo.gl/cW7qT2jHh38V4Lr3A
Image 3
https://images.app.goo.gl/DFngsCRQo9NhJZo7
Image 4
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/precious-metals-and-
other-important-minerals-for-health
Image 5 https://images.app.goo.gl/9YhPGTZrYpRWxKHN9
Image 6 https://images.app.goo.gl/3B48maAR43RVMjGL9
Image 7 https://images.app.goo.gl/uTLxeFcdZWQ2Lwms8

Author: Archie D. Cawaling

School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Division: Siargao Division
Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
 Email address: archie.cawaling@deped.gov.ph
Division: Siargao Division
School/Station: San Isidro National High School
Author: Archie D. Cawaling
Reflection:
Answers may vary
Activity 2: Possible answers
Salt plays a crucial role in maintaining human health. It is the main source of sodium and chloride
ions in the human diet. Sodium is essential for nerve and muscle function and is involved in the
regulation of fluids in the body. Sodium also plays a role in the body's control of blood pressure
and volume.
Nitrogen is considered to be the most important nutrient, and plants absorb more nitrogen than
any other element. Phosphorus, is linked to a plant’s ability to use and store energy, including
the process of photosynthesis. It’s also needed to help plants grow. . Potassium is the third key
nutrient of commercial fertilizers. It helps strengthen plants’ abilities to resist disease and plays
an important role in increasing crop yields and overall quality and develop normally.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the human body. It helps form and maintain
healthy teeth and bones. A proper level of calcium in the body over a lifetime can help
prevent osteoporosis.
Gold is considered as the best filling for cavities and crowns, bridges and other orthodontic
appliances because the metal is ductile and can easily take shapes. It is able to carry electrical
charges easily. In an indeterminate economy, gold has surfaced as a possible financial essential.
Fluorite is an important industrial mineral composed of calcium and fluorine (CaF 2). It is used in
a wide variety of chemical, metallurgical, and ceramic processes. Specimens with exceptional
diaphaneity and color are cut into gems or used to make ornamental objects.
Activity 1: Possible answers
1. RADIO: Includes aluminum, copper, gold, iron and petroleum products.
2. TOASTER: Includes copper, iron, nickel, mica, chromium and petroleum products.
3. ELECTRICAL WIRING: Includes copper, aluminum and petroleum products.
4. MICROWAVE: Includes copper, gold, iron, nickel and silica.
5. STOVE: Includes aluminum, copper, iron, nickel and silica.
6. REFRIGERATOR: Includes aluminum, copper, iron, nickel, petroleum products and
zinc.
7. TABLE SALT: Includes halite; light salt can be made from sylvite. Most salt has
added iodine
8. PLATES: Includes clays, silica and feldspar.
9. CUTLERY: Includes iron, nickel, silver and chromium.
10. CLOCK: Includes iron, nickel, petroleum products and silica.
Answer Key: