Educator Resources: Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals
Part of Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals.
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Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals Educator's Guide
Get an advance look at the halls' major themes and what your class will encounter. This 8-page guide for K-12 educators includes a Map of the Halls, Essential Questions (important background content), Teaching in the Halls (self-guided explorations), a Come Prepared Checklist, Correlation to Standards, and a Glossary.
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Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals Educator's Guide: Expanded Edition
Educator’s Guide with expanded strategies and support for teaching in the hall.
Activities and Materials
Grades K–5
Students observe a natural phenomenon—that minerals have different colors, shapes, and sizes—to investigate mineral diversity and classification.
- Activity Sequence for Educators: K–2 pdf | 3–5 pdf
- Map of the Halls: pdf
- Worksheets: Answer Key & Notes to Educator: K–2 pdf | 3–5 pdf
- Worksheets: Blank Version for Students: K–2 pdf | K–2 gdoc | 3–5 pdf | 3–5 gdoc
- Photo Slideshow: pptx | gslides
- Crystal Shape Reference Sheet: pdf
- Student Readings: K–2 pdf | 3–5 pdf
Grades 6–8
Students observe a natural phenomenon—that minerals have different colors, shapes, and sizes—to investigate mineral-forming environments.
- Activity Sequence for Educators: pdf
- Map of the Halls: pdf
- Worksheets: Answer Key & Notes to Educator: pdf
- Worksheets: Blank Version for Students: pdf | gdoc
- Photo Slideshow: pptx | gslides
- Crystal Shape Reference Sheet: pdf
Grades 9–12
EARTH SCIENCE
Students observe a natural phenomenon—that minerals can have different properties, including colors, shapes, and sizes—to investigate the role of water in mineral formation.
- Activity Sequence for Educators: pdf
- Worksheets: Answer Key & Notes to Educator: pdf
- Worksheets: Blank Version for Students: pdf | gdoc
- Photo Slideshow: pptx | gslides
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Students observe a natural phenomenon—that minerals can have unique physical, optical, and chemical properties—to investigate how mineral properties determine suitability for use by humans.
- Activity Sequence for Educators: pdf
- Worksheets: Answer Key & Notes to Educator: pdf
- Worksheets: Blank Version for Students: pdf | gdoc
- Photo Slideshow: pptx | gslides
More Resources
Use these online resources to further explore the themes in these halls.