Models are powerful tools for teaching Science as they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping make the unseen visible and the complex simple! Using the ready-to-use materials provided, students first assemble a model to represent Minerals that can be used to make predications and communicate their findings to others. Rocks are made of minerals in different combinations and proportions. These minerals are classified into groups such as silicates and non-silicates. Using the interactive model-making kit, we get a firsthand look at a variety of minerals. First, your students will make their model minerals using the colorful template provided which real mineral images. They’ll then use them to look at 32 different types of minerals and gain an understanding for how they are classified. The models, which can be used for introductory or more advanced classes, cover light silicates (feldspars, quartz, muscovite & clay minerals), dark silicates (pyroxenes, amphiboles, olivine, biotite & garnet), non-silicates (carbonates, halides, oxides, sulphides, sulphates & phosphates), native elements (gold, graphite, diamond, copper & sulphur) and Mohs scale of hardness. Includes enough materials for an individual student to work alone or 2 students to work cooperatively to assemble a paper model. Also includes a comprehensive background information providing opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate their understanding of the concept. Satisfies NGSS Standards which encourage students to develop & use models to represent structures, systems & processes. Perfect for use at home, in the classroom or lab.

• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches; 1 Pounds
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2024
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NewPath Learning
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA