- EXPLORE MOHS HARDNESS SCALE || Explore the history of Mohs Hardness Scale, and how geologists use this tool in field work to identify different minerals
- ACTIVITY || Learners will become familiar with Mohs hardness scale and develop vital skills for studying earth science. Using the included mineral samples and samples collected locally (not included), they will practice using the hardness test and analyze the results to identify the samples
- EXCELLENT FOR REMOTE LEARNING || Perfect for distance learning and home schooling - includes instruction manual, worksheets and enough materials for 2 groups of students. Makes an exciting home science project!
- MATERIALS INCLUDED || Kit includes four different mineral samples (2 pieces of each), aluminum foil, scratch plates and streak plates
- INNOVATING SCIENCE || Innovating Science distance learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups and to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects
The Mohs hardness scale was invented by Friedrich Mohs in 1812, and has been a useful tool for geologists to determine the identity of different minerals. With this kit, students will become familiar with the Mohs hardness scale and how to perform the hardness test, allowing them to develop vital skills that will help them throughout their studies in earth science. This kit also provides students an opportunity to go out into their local environment to investigate the relative hardness of the minerals around them. Kit contains an Instruction Manual and enough materials for 2 groups of students.
Kit Includes:
- Mineral A (2 pieces)
- Mineral B (2 pieces)
- Mineral C (2 pieces)
- Mineral D (2 pieces)
- 12" x 6" Aluminum Foil Sheet
- 2 Scratch Plates
- 2 Streak Plates
- Instruction Manual
- SDS Sheets
Required materials not included: Rock samples from home
Innovating Science Small Group and Distance Learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups or to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects.
For Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children. For more information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
