Identificationof rockforming minerals in thin section is a key skill needed by all earth science students and practising geologists. It integrates technology, reading, writing, and science into a 5 day lesson plan. This educational resource is filled with fullcolor pictures and illustrations, and can be used in the classroom, for independent study, or homeschool settings. This topic focuses on the study of rocks, minerals, and soil, which make up the lithosphere.
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