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Mineral Collection
https://www.tts-group.co.uk/mineral-collection/1052912.html Product Code: SN47148Product Actions
Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Specimen Set
Set of nine mineral specimens with an identification chart. Carefully selected samples showcase different physical properties like hardness, texture, and colour.
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Exploration Skills
Encourages exploration skills by helping children investigate the natural world. The hands-on approach fosters curiosity and nurtures a deeper understanding of geological formations.
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Mineral Identification
Use this set to identify and classify minerals with the provided guide, enhancing children's knowledge of different minerals based on their physical properties.
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Hands-On Learning
Promotes engagement through hands-on learning with mineral specimens, encouraging children to touch, feel, and explore the unique characteristics of each specimen.
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Supports Year 3
Supports Year 3 science by teaching children to compare and group different rocks based on appearance and physical properties.
Mineral Collection
Learn about mineral identification, classification, and geological processes.
Overview
Children benefit from hands-on experience to understand geological processes. This mineral collection offers authentic specimens like calcite, talc, pyrite, limonite, selenite, fluorite, sulphur, magnetite, vermiculite, quartz, mica, and hematite. It allows children to explore characteristics like hardness, texture, and colour, fostering an understanding of natural geology.
The set includes nine mineral samples, an identification guide, and a storage tray. Teachers can use it to support the Year 3 science curriculum on rocks. Children learn to group minerals based on appearance and physical properties, solidifying theoretical knowledge through tangible examples.
The mineral collection sparks curiosity and exploration. The identification chart and guide offer valuable references to aid learning. This set makes geological studies more interactive and understandable.
Supports the National Curriculum
Science, Year 3, Rocks
Compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties.
Technical Summary
Overview
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9 x Mineral Samples,1 x Identification Guide,1 x Storage Tray
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14
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Multicoloured
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Suitable for age 8 years and up
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20 cm
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13 cm
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