Task
Make sure you answer the five questions in your presentation.
1. What are properties of your rock or mineral? Remember to list all of these--some we have already talked about and some we have not!!
- Color
- Streak
- Hardness
- Cleavage or Fracture
- Crystalline Structure
- Diaphaneity or Amount of Transparency
- Tenacity
- Magnetism
- Luster
- Odor
- Taste
- Specific Gravity
2. How is your rock or mineral formed?
3. Where is your rock or mineral found?
4. How is your rock or mineral used?
5. How do you test for the properties in your rock of mineral?
Geologists study the history of Earth and its life, especially in the study of rocks.
As a geologist you will be need to do research on a rock or mineral of your choosing. You will share with your teacher what you've learned via a Power Point or report (Talk with your teacher to decide what you want to do!). 
Make recommendations to your teacher as to how your rock or mineral can benefit them in their every day life. (For instance, pumice can be used for soaps, cleansers and dental products.)