Minerals: Building Blocks of the Earth DVD (Ages 11-18)

Learn how geologists collect and identify minerals from the Earth's crust, how the arrangement of atoms determines the unique properties of minerals, and how non-renewable resources provide us with raw materials for a range of useful products. This DVD is one in the Scott Resources' Earth Science DVD series that takes a contemporary look at Planet Earth, its natural resources and the human impact on our global environment. The DVD comes with a complete Teacher's Guide including program objectives, discussion points, class activities, and a glossary. It is approximately 19 minutes long. For Grades 6-12 and Ages 11-18.