Jade
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Collection:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
This fun Web article is part of OLogy, where kids can collect virtual trading cards and create projects with them. Here, they explore the geological and cultural significance of jade. The article begins by introducing kids to Museum scientist George Harlow and his jade scrapbook. Jade Around the World has annotated snapshots of diverse objects made out of jade, including rice bowls and teapots from ancient China, Maori war clubs, Persian spoons, and ear spools worn by the ancient Maya. What Makes Jade Special explains the two rocks (nephrite and jadeite) that share this name and examines their colors and patterns, translucency, durability, and what it takes to grind jade into different shapes. How Jade Forms looks at how jadeite is like a time capsule, holding important clues to the Earth's big events, and how it is analyzed in the lab. Hunting for Jade travels to Guatemala and Myanmar (Burma) to examine the mystery of Mesoamerican jade and a huge mine in Southeast Asia. Jade Today has snapshots showing how the stone is valued and used worldwide.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Readings
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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