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Synopsis for Lesson 4.1:

Title: "Museum Adventure WebQuest"

Grade Level: 3 - 4

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:

    1. Define the characteristics of a mineral.
    2. Demonstrate the proper procedure for two mineral identification tests (hardness, streak) and record the hardness and streak of fluorite.
    3. List relevant facts about fluorite including its commercial uses, its natural location in Illinois, and importance in Illinois’ history.

 

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