SCI8 Rocks, Minerals, Ore, Purpose of Mining

What is a rock?

• A type of metal
• A shiny gem
• A hard candy
• A solid material from the Earth

What is a mineral?

• A piece of wood
• A soft toy
• A type of plant
• A natural substance with a specific composition

What is an ore?

• A type of fruit
• A type of bird
• A valuable rock or mineral that can be mined for profit
• A type of game

Why do people mine?

• To find buried treasure
• To make the ground look pretty
• To get resources like metals and minerals
• To build castles

What is coal?

• A shiny stone
• A type of food
• A fossil fuel
• A type of fish

What is gold?

• A type of clothing
• A type of metal
• A type of flower
• A type of fruit

What do we get from mining?

• Toys
• Rocks for painting
• Valuable resources like metals and minerals
• Books

What is excavation?

• A type of bird
• Digging up rocks and dirt
• A type of music
• A type of game

What is quarrying?

• Collecting seashells
• Breaking glass
• Digging out rocks for building materials
• Cooking food

What can we make from metals we mine?

• Jewelry, coins, and tools
• Hats, scarves, and shoes
• Crayons and paper
• Candy and ice cream