Compare the seven ways to determine the identity of minerals.
	Investigate special properties of minerals.
	Test the properties of minerals.

Assignment:  Discuss Minerals ID Lab.

	Compare the seven ways to determine the identity of minerals.
	Investigate special properties of minerals.

Assignment:  Discuss Outline 66-73.

Explore the uses of minerals.

Assignment:  Mineral Uses WS.
Fireworks
Mineral Uses
Mineral Groups

Investigate the history of minerals and mining in South Dakota.

Assignment:  Read "Beneath South Dakota's Black Hills" and "History of Homestake Gold Mine." Highlight 10 to 15 words or phrases in each article.

	Communicate scientific research.
	Speak before an audience.
	Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact.
	Make your body language smooth and natural.
	Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning to presentation.
	Use display board correctly with ease and confidence.
	Avoid using notes.

Assignment:  Practice presenting science project.  Presentation Rubric.