PART I   MINERAL IDENTIFICATION

• Write the sample number of the mineral samples in the space provided
• Test for and record the luster, streak, hardness and if the mineral has cleavage or fracture
 

PART II  ROCK IDENTIFICATION
• Write the sample number of the rocks in the space provided
• State if the rock is igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary
• Write a sentence explaining how you made your decision
 

PART III  A student claimed that an object in his hand was a rock.  Mr. Visco said it was a mineral. What would you do in order to settle this argument ?
 

PART IV You will be shown some slides and asked questions concerning rock and mineral formation.
 

PART V The minerals diamond and graphite are both composed of the element carbon, yet their physical properties are completely different.  Why ?
 

PART VI  There are three kinds of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.  You need to write three, complete essays that explain how each of these rocks are formed, how you can identify them, and why they look the way they do.

WARNING: At a minimum, this should take you at least 2 pages.  You cannot simply list terms.  You need to EXPLAIN things in a way that someone who knows absolutely nothing about rocks would be able to follow your thoughts and come away with a clear understanding about rocks.  Its as if you are taking everything you have learned in the past 3 weeks, and reducing it into 3 essays.