This colorful program investigates the fascinating topic of physical and chemical properties of matter. Numerous real-life examples of properties highlight the many different types of properties. The video correlates to the Next...

Howcast - Learn how to pick a chocolate mold and fill the base in this Howcast food video featuring pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse, part one of a two-part series.

Dr. Forrester explains tests used to identify minerals.

We've learned about ionic and covalent bonds, so we understand the interactions that will occur between a metal and a nonmetal, or between two nonmetals. But what about two metals? Metallic bonding! This ends up being sort of like ionic...

Cleavage and hardness are two macroscopic characteristics that geologists use to identify and classify minerals. How are these characteristics measured? What do they tell us about the properties of a mineral?



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Color and luster are two important macroscopic characteristics of minerals. How can we identify and classify minerals using these characteristics? And why do the same metals show up as different colors in different...

Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about the Mohs hardness scale.

This video explains the formation and identification of minerals. Major mineral groups, basic crystal systems, the physical properties of minerals, and everyday uses of minerals are discussed. Other terminology includes: inorganic,...

In this wonderful introduction to the nature of matter, students will explore how they depend on and interact with matter. The program clearly demonstrates some of the physical and chemical properties of matter. Special attention is paid...

Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...

This video is about rocks and minerals. It explains the importance of minerals and rocks in our everyday lives and how they are found in various materials and products. It also discusses the characteristics of minerals. It goes on to...