Curated OER
Pressure
In this physics activity, students use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword related to pressure. There are 15 clues to solve in the puzzle.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Through this series of three lessons, learners will gain an understanding of the basics of mineral science. In their investigation they will also work through the scientific process as they practice their observation skills, form...
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Garnet Group of Minerals
This site gives information of the physical and chemical characteristics of all the different kinds of minerals in the garnet group.
Other
Permanent: Lunar Materials: Other Minerals
This site provides information on minerals found on the moon. (PERMANENT stands for Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term.)
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked rock and mineral questions are answered and illustrated.
Other
Swiss Gem Shop: Ruby
This is a commercial site, but it has some very good complete information and pictures. You must search for "ruby" in the alphabetized list on the left toolbar.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery:
This site gives is an entry portal to information on gems and gemstones, including pictures of specimens and details on their physical properties and where they can be found.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Opal
This resource provides general information on opal, including color, hardness, uses, and pictures.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Jade
This resource has general information on jade, and provides a physical description.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Ruby
This site gives general information about the gem, ruby. Also included is information about hardness, color, uses, and other physical characteristics
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Diamond
This resource provides information on diamonds, such as physical characteristics, and physical properties.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline Art History; Intaglio Gemstone
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the Byzantine era intaglio "Intaglio Gemstone with Saint Theodore Teron Slaying a Multiheaded Dragon" with a description and images of the piece.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Amethyst Purple Variety of Quartz
A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Zircon
This resource provides general information on zircon, including hardness, color, and uses.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Moonstone
This resource provides information on Moonstone, or Oligoclase.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: White House Scandals
How do you approach the difficult task of teaching students about scandals in our Nation's highest office? This lesson plan has students research, compare and contrast, and discuss Watergate and other political scandals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Amethyst
Wikipedia provides a general overview of the ornamental stone, the amethyst. Content includes a focus on its physical characteristics, history, and role in folklore.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jasper From Wikipedia
This site has a concise definition of jasper along with pictures and connections to related sites.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Diamond
A detailed discussion of the physical properties of diamonds, including different forms of carbon, locations of origin, uses, color, and more. Informational and helpful concerning diamonds.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Sapphire, the Non Red Variety of Corundum
This resource provides general information on sapphire, including hardness, color, and uses.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Aquamarine, the Blue Variety of Beryl
This site has some background information on aquamarine, a blue form of beryl. Provides details about variety, uses, color, and more. Detailed and helpful information.
Other
Icga: Aquamarine, Gem of the Sea
A brief description of the physical properties of the aquamarine gemstone, along with a perspective on its history and metaphysical properties.
Other
Icga: Garnets
This site gives information on garnets, including descriptions of various varieties. Includes information about color, fashion, and use. Also provides pictures.