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Activity 3A.: Let’s Decode these Important Minerals

Directions: Use the number code provided below to decode what minerals are important to
some facilities in the society. Write the corresponding letter in the boxes in each sentences.
 Activity 3B: Let’s Play Scrabble of Use-ful Minerals!
Direction: Arranged the scrambled letters properly to find the exact word/name of the mineral
by using its use and importance as clue.
Name of Minerals Uses /Importance

Iiteah It is an essential nutrient for humans and animals. It adds flavors to

food. It is commonly known as “rock salt”

dogl It is used as electrical conductors, face shields of fire fighters to reflect

the heat of a fire.

amondid It is the hardest substance and is used to cut glass and drill rocks.

riteab It is important in oil drilling, filler in paint, toothpaste and glass

toniteben It is important in well drilling

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raxob It is used to make fiberglass, high temperature glass, cleaning agents,

ceramics, wood preservatives, corrosion inhibitors and fertilizers.

lact It is used in paper, paint, plastics and cosmetic industries.

fluotire It is important in making steel.

etirypocchal It is important in making electrical wires, metal alloys, motors, and

appliances.

lizeote It is used in water purification processes.

 Activity 4: I’m a MINIRELOGIST
Assume you are a mineralogist that discovered a new type of mineral. To inform not only the
academe but also the common people, you are then asked to make an infographic that will
state its characteristics, properties, and significance (whether economic, health and
scientific). Present these important data through a concept map.
 Enrichment Activity 2. Reflection
1. Rocks are all around us. It is used for building materials, cars, roads, and appliances.
As a senior high school student, how can you promote the sustainable development
in utilizing these resources? Give some suggestions.