There are hundreds of minerals starting with each letter of the alphabet. This first mini unit study addresses five minerals, dedicating one mineral to each of the letters A, B, and D and two to the letter C. This short unit study is a free sample and is the first lesson of NatureGlo's 8-lesson curriculum found below. CLICK HERE AND BUY - Rocks & Minerals Thematic Unit - Minerals A - O (Part I) CLICK HERE AND BUY - Rocks & Minerals Thematic Unit - Minerals P - Z (Part II) The following minerals are taught in this first unit: 1). A - The deep blue azurite 2). B - Brookite, mineral of Wales 3). C - Chalcanthite, of sky blue 4). C - Charoite, the unmistakable violet stone 5). D - Dioptase, the emerald look-alike. This unit includes the following: 1). A profusely illustrated 20-slide PowerPoint sample (original product has 22 slides) 2). 12-page study guide sample (original with 17 pages) 3). 5 sample review questions complimenting the PowerPoint information 4). Sample Journal template for journaling about the students favorite mineral A - D 5). Scoring rubric for student chosen project or activity about minerals A - D 6). 5 sample question quiz (same questions used for the review) 7). Sample Answer key for the review questions/quiz 8). A link to NatureGlo's eScience Rocks & Minerals Virtual Library Minerals A - D resource page (including web links, project and activity ideas and videos) Also Check out: ******************** Math Art Science Thematic Distance Learning Coronavirus Full year Courses I'd love to stay connected with you! Connect with me now on: ******************************************************************************* NatureGlo's eScience Blog NatureGlo's eScience Facebook NatureGlo's eScience YouTube Channel NatureGlo's eScience Twitter NatureGlo's eScience Pinterest Got questions? Email me at [email protected] Happy learning adventures! Gloria aka NatureGlo