Module 11 Overview, Learning Objectives and Content

What are rocks made of? What are minerals made of? What are the three different types of rocks? How are they formed and what special properties do they have? What are the physical properties of minerals? In this module, we will tackle the answers to these questions.

Overview

In this module we will leave Chemistry and switch over to the study of Rocks and Minerals. Topics included in this module that we will cover are what rocks and minerals are, the three types of rocks and how they are formed, and the physical properties of minerals. As always, please make use of all the supplemental material given to you.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Illustrate basic scientific concepts in Earth Science and Astronomy.
  • Describe the three categories of rocks.

 

Content

This module will take a look at different types of rocks and minerals. We will look at the formation of these rocks, their abundance to our Earth, the differences and similarities within them.

Activities to Enhance Learning

  • Videos
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Practice Problems

Assignments and Graded Assessments

  • Rocks and Minerals Virtual Lab
  • Rocks and Minerals Virtual Lab Assessment
  • Module 11 Rocks and Minerals Assessment