The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
The Lawrence Hall of Science will be closed to the public from Monday, August 18th to Friday, August 29th.
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In this activity, learners search for various kinds of items made from minerals around their home or school, including toothpaste, wall paint, kitty litter, and bricks. The PDF contains a check off list as well as recommended sites for more information on minerals. Materials List:
Mineral Treasure HuntPDF
Topics: Earth & Space Science, Rocks & Minerals, Technology
Grade Level: Grades 3 - 8
Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
Activity Time: 45 to 60 minutes
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