EARTH

SCIENCE
RICHMUND B. ASUNCION, RN, T-II
OBJECTIVES
Given pictures/video of genetically modified
organisms, the Grade 12 students can do the
following with at least 80% proficiency, within 60-
minute class period:
a. Identify the common rock-forming minerals
b. Determine the properties of rock-forming
minerals
c. Appreciate the value of precious rock-forming
minerals
ELICIT
Arrange the letters properly to find the hidden
words.
A–S–P–P–I–H–E-R
SAPPHIRE
M–E–R–E–D–L-A
EMERALD
E–P–R–L-A
PEARL
Z–A–P–O-T
TOPAZ
P–A–L–O
OPAL
ENGAGE
EXPLORE

SAPPHIRE TOPAZ OPAL

GARNET AMETHYST
EXPLAIN
PROPERTIES OF ROCK-FORMING
MINERALS
1. Color
> the property of mineral that
can easily be observed
> useful property of minerals
 GARNET RUBY

EMERALD JADE PERIDOT

2. Luster
> the ability of a mineral to reflect light from
its surface
 metallic minerals have metallic luster
while nonmetallic minerals have
nonmetallic luster.
 nonmetallic luster is classified into four
types of luster which are glassy luster,
waxy luster, pearly luster, and brilliant
luster.
 QUARTZ JADE

MICA PERIDOT
3. Streak
> refers to the color of mineral
in powdered form
> the color of mineral’s
powdered form may differ
from its color in solid form
4. Cleavage and fracture
 refers to the ability of a mineral
to split along a weak plane
forming flat surface (cleavage)
 fracture refers to the capacity of
a certain mineral to break along
curved surfaces.
CALCITE QUARTZ
5. Density
 is defined as the
compactness of a sample of
matter.
 the periodic table of
elements shows that each
element has a unique
density.
6. Hardness
 the tendency of a mineral to
resist abrasion (scratching).
 > hardness is the result of
intermolecular bonding.
7. Reaction with acids
> minerals that contain
carbonate (CO3 ) react with
2-

acid. For example, a sample of

calcite reacts with dilute
hydrochloric acid (HCl).
8. Fluorescence
 the ability of minerals to
glow when bombarded with
ultraviolet light
 calcite possesses this
property.
9. Phosphorescence
> some minerals would continue to
glow even after a source of
ultraviolet light has been turned
off.
> the ore of lithium possesses this
characteristic
 LEPIDOLITE
(contains lithium)
ELABORATE
1. What are the common rock-
forming minerals?
2. What are the properties of
rock-forming minerals?
3. How should we value
precious minerals?
GROUP ACTIVITY
Choose your partner. Draw your
desired mineral. Identify it and
give its properties. Be creative as
to how you draw and present your
output. You will only be given 5
minutes to finish your task.
RUBRIC ON ASSESSING PERFORMANCE OF GROUP ACTIVITY
CRITERIA BEGINNER (1) ACCEPTABLE (2) PROFICIENT (3)

Members do not Members occasionally Members always

PROCESS
demonstrate targeted demonstrate targeted demonstrate targeted
SKILLS
process skills process skills process skills

TIME Members do not finish Members finish on Members finish ahead

MANAGEMENT on time with time with incomplete of time with complete
incomplete data data data

Members are on tasks

Members do not know Members have defined
COOPERATION & and have defined
their tasks and have no responsibilities most of
TEAMWORK responsibilities at all
defined responsibilities. the time.
times.

Clean and orderly Clean and orderly

Messy workplace
NEATNESS & workplace with workplace at all times
during and after
ORDERLINESS occasional mess during during and after the
activity
and after activity activity.
EVALUATE
Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. A sample of mineral is being
studied in the laboratory. Which of its
property is readily manifested by
sheer observation?
A. Color C. Luster
B. Streak D. Hardness
2. A certain mineral is white in color.
After it is bombarded with ultraviolet
light, its color changes into light red.
What property of mineral is
exemplified in the scenario?
A. Color C. Streak
B. Luster D. Fluorescence
3. What property of mineral enables it
to continue glowing even after a
source of ultraviolet light has been
turned off from it?
A. Luster
B. Asterism
C. Fluorescence
D. Phosphorescence
4. What mineral has the
capacity to scratch all other
minerals?
A. Topaz
B. Quartz
C. Fluorite
D. Diamond
5. Diamond is an example of
mineral with
A. Brilliant luster
B. Glassy luster
C. Pearly luster
D. Waxy luster
EXTEND
Write a short essay about
how one should value the
precious minerals.
According to
a. Shirley Bassey –
“Diamonds are forever!”
b. Rihanna –
“Shine bright like a
diamond!”
 END!
GOD BLESS
US ALL!