Earth Science q1 - Module 5
Earth Science q1 - Module 5
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Important Minerals to Society
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Module 5
Earth Science for STEM
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Important Minerals to Society
First Edition, 2021
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the minerals important to society; and
2. explain the uses of the minerals that are important to society.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter on a separate sheet of paper.
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7. Why is chromium an important mineral in structural manufacturing industry?
a. Compound of chromium is used in making pigments for paintings.
b. Chromium produces compound that is used in making plastics and
textiles.
c. When mixed with iron, the alloy produced forms stainless steel that is
resistant to rust.
d. All of the above
8. Zinc oxide is best barrier against ultraviolet rays. In which product is it most
likely used?
a. Antifungal cream
b. Lotion
c. Swimming pool water
d. Textile making
10. Which of the following metals are mainly needed for aircraft components
because they are light and durable?
a. Aluminum
b. Chromium
c. Nickel
d. Steel
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14. Silver is more conductive than copper. In spite of this, why do you think
copper is commonly used as electrical wirings than silver?
a. Copper is harder than silver.
b. Copper is cheaper than silver.
c. Copper is more malleable than silver.
d. Copper is more abundant than silver.
15. Daniel, a 40-year-old factory worker, recently learned that zinc is a common
mineral that is essential to keep a healthy human body. He then decided to
take supplements with zinc. How does Zinc help Daniel in keeping his body
healthy?
a. It keeps the skin healthy and radiant.
b. It is essential for the immune system to properly work.
c. It regulates cell division and tissue repair in wounds.
d. It is important in building tissue for growth and development.
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Lesson
Important Minerals to
5 Society
This lesson contains significant activities in which you will be able to identify the
different minerals important to society. At the end of this lesson, you can identify
these common minerals and their uses.
What’s In
In the previous module, you learned the different types of rocks such as igneous
rock, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock. Found within the rocks, deep under
the Earth, are minerals that people extract for everyday use. These minerals are very
vital for our everyday living and for our nation building.
In this lesson, you will recognize some common minerals that are vital to
society.
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What’s New
Based on the picture, can you identify the minerals present in the kitchen? List
down as many minerals as you can.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Guide Questions:
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What is It
Minerals are important to society. In small scale, let’s think of some ways that
will help you to realize that you are actually using them every day.
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Minerals are also important for
generation of power and electricity.
In nuclear power plant, radioactive
minerals like Uranium are used as source
of heat to run a nuclear reactor and
generate electricity. On the hand, batteries
for electric cars need minerals like
lithium, cobalt, and nickel. In producing
dry cell batteries, zinc and carbon are
used on its electrodes while cadmium,
carbon, lead, and nickel are also used to
manufacture different dry cell.
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Other minerals that are used by the society are the following:
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What’s More
Mineral Hunting!
Find 10 minerals hidden in the puzzle that are used in the following objects shown
in the pictures. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (Note: For minerals that
are not presented in the discussion above, you may refer to internet.)
Picture 1
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Picture 2
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What I Have Learned
GIVE
Sector
ME
Mineral
1 used in
Energy 1.
Mineral 1.
2 used in
Medicine
2.
1.
Mineral
3 used in
Agriculture 2.
3.
1.
Mineral 2.
4 used in
Construction
3.
4.
1.
2.
Mineral
5 used in
Household 3.
4.
5.
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B. Give the uses of the following minerals in the society.
Mineral Uses/Importance
Halite (Salt)
Granite
Quartz
Gold
Aluminum
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What I Can Do
A book like in the picture below contains writings and pictures made by black
or colored ink. The paper itself and the ink are made from different minerals. Can
you name some minerals that are used to complete this book? Write the answers on
your answer sheet.
Black ink:
Colored ink:
Glossy paper:
1.Colored Ink
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Black Ink
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Glossy Paper
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Assessment
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
2. Over time, different types of batteries are developed, produced, and used by
society. Minerals below are extensively used in the production of these
batteries.
I. Lead
II. Cobalt
III. Nickel
IV. Zinc
Which among the minerals are used in electric car batteries?
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. III and IV
d. I and IV
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5. Although gold is generally known in jewelries industry, they are also used in
other products like cellphones and computers. What characteristics of gold is
important for this purpose?
a. Good conductor
b. Less Corrosive
c. Metallic
d. All of the above
6. Why is Titanium widely used in prosthetics over plastic, wood, and rubber?
a. Titanium alloy is cheaper over other materials.
b. Prostheses made of Titanium is easy to produce.
c. Titanium has biocompatibility which makes it suitable for implants.
d. Titanium alloys are lighter compared to plastic, wood, and rubber.
8. How does society benefit from using kitchen wares made of aluminum over
other materials such as iron cast and stainless steel?
I. Aluminum is lighter that stainless steel and iron.
II. Aluminum is stronger than stainless steel and iron.
III. Aluminum is less reactive to food than stainless steel.
IV. Aluminum has a higher corrosion resistance than stainless steel
and iron.
9. The paper used in magazine cover are specially made to be glossy and smooth.
What mineral gives this kind of paper a glossy look?
a. Diamond powder
b. Gold bits
c. Kaolin clay
d. Whale fat
10. At a young age, Eve has developed rickets, a condition that affects bone
development in children. She experiences bone pain and has soft and weak
bones that lead to bone deformities. Which mineral is Eve lacking for her bone
condition?
a. Calcium
b. Iron
c. Magnesium
d. Zinc
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11. Which property of Aluminum makes it useful in making aircraft?
a. Light
b. Durable
c. Less corrosive
d. All of the above
12. Graphite is one of many forms of carbon with crystalline structure that allows
layers to slide over each other easily. In which product is graphite commonly
used because of this property?
a. Ink
b. Paper
c. Pencil
d. Carbon paper
13. Silicon is not a metal but is a good conductor. In which products do you expect
Silicon to be used with this property?
a. Fiber glass
b. Electric circuits
c. LCD displays
d. Rubber
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Additional Activities
Philippines is one of the leading exporters of important minerals that are used in
many industries. Can you name two of these minerals? Locate the areas where the
minerals are mined and identify their uses. Use a graphic organizer in presenting
your output. Refer to the rubric below in accomplishing this task.
Rubric
Needs
Very Satisfactory Satisfactory
Key elements Improvement
(5 points) (3 points)
(1 point)
Content • Minerals identified Only one of the None of the
belong to the top indicators is indicators is
exported minerals by evident. evident.
the country.
• Information about
the minerals is
based on facts and
valid.
Organization • Details are presented Only two of the Only one of
in a graphic indicators are the indicators
organizer. evident. is evident.
• Appropriate
labels/caption are
used to showcase
information.
• Organization
enhances the over-
all presentation.
Convention • A standard writing Only two of the Only one of
convention such as indicators are the indicators
but not limited to evident. is evident.
spelling,
capitalization,
grammar, and
paragraphing is
correctly
demonstrated.
• Writing convention
enhances
readability.
• Error is minimal to
only two.
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What I Know What’s more Assessment
1. C Picture 1: Picture 2: 1. D
2. C 2. B
3. D a. Diamond a. Calcite 3. D
4. C b. Silver b. Gold 4. B
5. D c. Gold c. Hematite 5. D
6. A d. Copper d. Kaolinite 6. C
7. C e. Chromium e. Lapis lazuli 7. A
8. B f. Emerald f. Mica 8. C
9. D g. Ruby g. Silica 9. C
10. A h. Opal h. Talc 10. A
11. D i. Serpentine i. Titanium 11. D
12. B j. Garnet j. Zinc 12. C
13. D 13. B
14. B 14. D
15. B 15. B
Answer Key
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