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My Mineral Book

Time Frame

1 class periods of 60 minutes each

Group Size

Individual

Authors

Utah LessonPlans

Summary

Students will create a "foldable" book to share the 5 characteristics of a mineral.


Materials

per student:

  • 1 sheet paper
  • colored pencils
  • markers or crayons
  • textbook or notes


Instructional Procedures

  1. Explain to student that they will be creating a mini-book to share the 5 characteristics of a mineral with a younger student.
  2. Help the students create the book with a stapler or folding technique.
  3. Explain that there should be a title page, each additional page should have one of the characteristics, an explanation and a picture. The last page should describe the author.
  4. Allow time to work.
  5. Share excellent examples with the class.


Bibliography

Lesson Design by Jordan School District Teachers and Staff.


Created: 10/14/2014
Updated: 02/03/2018
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