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Rocks and Minerals
Chapter 6 Lesson 1
Vocabulary
Natural Resources
Rock
Mineral
Introduction
What are some words to describe rocks?
Why do you think scientists study rocks?
Why do you think we use rocks to make
things?
Natural Resources
A natural resource is material from the
Earth or nature that we use everyday.
Some natural resources are air, water,
plants, animals, and rocks.
Natural Resources
• What natural resources have you used
today?
What are Rocks?
A rock is a nonliving part of Earth.
Rocks are a useful natural resource found
all over Earth.
Rocks have different shapes, sizes, colors
and can feel different.
Not all rocks are hard. Some can be softer.
How are Rocks Used?
Chalk is a soft rock.
This is used to make
chalk to write on the
black board.
How are Rocks Used?
Limestone is very
hard.
Limestone is used to
make concrete.
Limestone was used
to make this building.
How are Rocks Used?
Marble is a very hard rock.
It can be used in buildings,
statues and in our homes.
How are Rocks Used?
More things made from rocks:
What are Minerals?
Minerals are hard, nonliving parts of soil.
They are made in the ground over a long
time.
Rocks are made of one kind or many
minerals.
What are Minerals?
Marble is a rock made
from the minerals calcite
and dolomite.
Limestone is a rock
made from calcium
carbonate.
What are Minerals?
Minerals in rocks can make it shine or
sparkle.
People use minerals and rocks for tools
because they are so strong.
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