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Science Research Mentoring Program<strong>Dynamic</strong> <strong>Earth</strong>Session Two: Silicates (Continued)MATERIALSSilicates from collections, samples <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> minerals from Session 1 activityPREP WORKCopies <strong>of</strong> Silicates Galore Activity Sheet, Silicate Classification chart, copies <strong>of</strong> article andhomework (set up computers for students to work online if Guggenheim Hall <strong>of</strong> Minerals is notavailable)Halls usedGuggenheim Hall <strong>of</strong> MineralsA/V NeedeDRecommend computer, projector, and screenHOMEWORKRead Article (recommend article about minerals on other planetary bodies).Complete in journalWrite out 10 questions about rock types and minerals that can be answered by studying theMineral Content <strong>of</strong> Igneous Rocks chart. For example, “If a rock is rich in silica, does it have arelatively high or low melting point?”© 2013 <strong>American</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Natural</strong> History. All Rights Reserved. 9

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