Minerals in Our Environment

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Author:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Teachers Domain

Collection:

Teachers' Domain

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

What minerals are in your toothpaste? A pencil? A telephone? This interactive resource adapted from the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the variety of minerals used in everyday items found in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and yards.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards

Media Format:

Other

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Copyright Holder:

2006 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. Adapted from Judy Weathers, John Galloway and Dave Frank, 2000, Minerals in Our Environment: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 00-144.