Earth-Science_Lesson-6_Minerals-Important-to-Society.pdf

EARTH SCIENCE MINERALS TOPIC NO. 6 Important to Society JMLLULUQUISEN | 2024 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES Identify the minerals important to society (S11ES-...

EARTH SCIENCE MINERALS TOPIC NO. 6 Important to Society JMLLULUQUISEN | 2024 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES Identify the minerals important to society (S11ES-Ic-7) IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS LEARNING OBJECTIVES After this lesson, you are expected to be able to: identify the minerals important to society; and explain the uses of the minerals that are important to society. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  Recap! What are the common mineral groups? Silicates Carbonates Oxides Native Elements Sulfates Halides Sulfides IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE LET’S FIND THE WORDS! Identify and learn about minerals that play crucial roles in our daily lives and various industries by finding and encircling them in a word search. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS EARTH SCIENCE Let’s Find the IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS EARTH SCIENCE Answers 1.Fluorite - Used in toothpaste. 2.Talc - Found in face powder. 3.Aluminum - Used in kitchen utensils and window panels. 4.Silicon - Component of electronics. 5.Gold - Used in electronics and jewelry. 6.Copper - Commonly used in electrical wiring. 7.Iron - Part of construction materials like steel. 8.Limestone - Component of concrete. 9.Quartz - Used in glass. 10. Titanium - Used in dental implants and aerospace IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS EARTH SCIENCE Answers 11.Graphite - Used in pencils and batteries. 12. Uranium - Used in nuclear reactors. 13. Coal - Used in power generation. 14. Nickel - Found in electric car batteries and stainless steel. 15. NPK (Fertilizers) - Contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. 16. Calcium - Important in health supplements. 17. Magnesium - Used in alloys and health supplements. 18. Zinc - Used in batteries and coatings. 19. Gypsum - Used in plaster and drywall. 20. Mica - Used in electronics and cosmetics. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS EARTH SCIENCE Answers 21. Bauxite - Primary ore of aluminum. 2 2.Lead - Used in batteries and radiation shielding (note: use is now limited due to health concerns). 23. Potash - Used in fertilizers. 24. Salt (Halite) - Used for seasoning and preserving food. 25. Sodium - Used in industrial processes and as a reagent. 26. Chalk - Used in construction and agriculture. 27. Marble - Used in construction and sculptures. 28. Granite - Used in countertops and building materials. 29. Barite - Used in oil drilling and as a filler. 30. Tungsten - Used in lightbulb filaments and cutting tools. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  Let’s Discuss! What are the common minerals used by society? IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Household Use Toothpaste contains fluoride from fluorite. Face powder includes talc, the softest mineral. Salt (halite) enhances food flavor. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Kitchen & Utensils Kitchen utensils like casseroles are made of aluminum (light and durable). Stainless steel contains iron, chromium, and carbon. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Electronics Gadgets like cellphones and computers use silicon, silver, and gold. Copper is commonly used for electrical wiring due to cost-effectiveness. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Construction Skyscrapers use iron steel (iron and carbon) and concrete (limestone, lime, and chalk). Glass is primarily made of quartz and silica. Floors are made of granite and marble. Aluminum is used for window and door panels. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Dental Health Titanium is used for dental implants due to its strength and light weight. Gypsum is used in plaster casts Stainless steel (iron, chromium, carbon) is used in dental tools. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Energy Production Nuclear power plants use uranium as a heat source. Coal power plants use coal for electricity generation. Electric car batteries require nickel, copper, and lithium. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Agriculture NPK fertilizers contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for plant health. Lime is used to reduce soil acidity. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Health Supplements Supplements contain essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS  EARTH SCIENCE Environment & Health Concerns Talc may contain asbestos, which can cause cancer. Radioactive waste is produced by nuclear power plants. Burning coal releases carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming. Overuse of synthetic fertilizers can cause eutrophication in water bodies. IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS