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EARTH SCIENCE
Module 5 , Quarter 1, Week 2
Earth Science
Grade 11/12 Module 5 Quarter 1, Week 2
First Edition, 2020

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 Earth Science
Module 5: Quarter 1 – Week 2
 Target

Minerals are defined as naturally-occurring inorganic solid with definite

chemical composition and ordered internal structure. Each mineral can be describe
using a set of physical properties which includes crystal form, habit, cleavage,
fracture, luster, color, streak, hardness, density, magnetism, taste, feel, and reaction
to acid; and chemical properties.

In your previous lesson, you are done with the different rock-forming minerals
such as diamond, corundum, topaz, quartz, gold, gypsum, talc, and etc. You also
learned about the classification of rocks: the igneous rocks which are formed from
cooling magma, the sedimentary rocks which are from lithification of rock and
mineral fragments, and the metamorphic rocks which are formed from heat and/or
pressure.

This module will provide you with information and activities that will help you
understand the uses of minerals important in our society.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the minerals important to society (S11/12ES-Ic-7)

Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.

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Pre-Test
Directions: Please read all the questions statements and make sure you understand
the facts before you begin answering.

I. TRUE or FALSE. Write True if the statement is correct, otherwise write False.
Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
________1. Everything that cannot be grown-that is neither plant animal is a mineral
or made from minerals.
________2. The Philippines is ranked 2nd as mineralized country in the world.
________3. The photographer and moviemaker would have no art without copper
because copper is used to make film.
________4. Our mineral resources play a significant role in our socio-economic
development.
________5. Our country is one of the most endowed countries in the world regarding
mineral resources.
________6. Gypsum is used in making plaster of Paris.
________7. Iron is mixed with silicon to produce steel.
________8. Transportation would exist without minerals.
________9. The major non-metallic minerals are chromite, nickel and manganese.
________10. Minerals are used in microscopes and supercomputers to test tube and
beakers.
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the correct answer. Write your answer on the
space provided before each number.
________1. Which mineral is a component of many industrial and consumer products
such as stainless steel, kitchen and laboratory sink?
A. Chromite B. Nickel C. Quartz D. Sulfur
________2. What is the total estimated value of untapped mineral deposits in the
Philippines in the year 2016?
A. PhP 101.5 Billion C. US$ 1 Trillion
B. US$ 840 Billion D. US$ 4 Trillion
________3. Which of the following mineral is used for grass manufacturing?
A. Chromite B. Nickel C. Quartz D. Sulfur
________4. Which of the following is major non-metallic minerals?
A. Copper B. Gold C. Iron D. Limestone
________5. Which of the following is NOT a location of copper deposits?
A. Benguet C. Zambales
B. La Union D. Zamboanga del Sur

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 From housed hold items, to industrial applications, to science and technology,
to medical applications and, to food production – minerals are everywhere.

Jumpstart

For you to understand the lesson well, do the following activities.

Have fun and good luck!

Activity 1: Read Me! Understand Me!

Directions: Read about the uses of minerals in our society.

Understand what you are reading.

Everything that cannot be grown-that is neither plant or animal is a mineral

or made from minerals. Almost every area of human actvity depends in some way on
minerals. Consider construction, industry and manufacturing, transportation,
medical technology, science and electronics – they utilize minerals. The raw materials
from Earth are as important to our survival.

Our independence on minerals begins with the most basic requirement for life
– food. Minerals are necessary for many activities involved in putting food on our
tables, such as fertilizers made from potash, phosphate rock, sulfur, nitrogen that
all help plants grow. Farmers use metal tractors and other equipment to plant and
harvest crops.

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 Minerals are the basic of construction. They provide the building blocks for
the houses and apartment buildings; for town and cities; and for the roads,
highways, and bridges that connect them together. Every type of modern dwelling is
built from minerals.

Many of the goods and products we use each day are made from minerals.
Stoves, televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens, washing machines, radios, and
diswashers contain steel, aluminum, and other metals.

Transportaion would not exist without minerals. From the convenience store
down the street to space travel to the Moon and beyond, minerals are used to make
it happen. Cars, trucks, buses; trains, subways, and the rails they run on; barges,
ships, and the cranes that unload them- all are made from metal.

The advances in electronics and computer technology that made possible the
exploration of space and hundreds of other technical achievements would not be
possible without minerals. For instance, coppers’s ability to conduct electricity not
only allow us to light and heat buildings, but also opened the way to a world of
machines that can do many different tasks.

Minerals also provide the materials needed for artistic expression. Painters
and sculptors use mineral products – pigments, clay, and marble. The photographer
and moviemaker would have no art without silver because silver is used to make
film.

The instruments of science – from microscopes and supercomputers to test

tubes and beakers- all depend on minerals. All exploration:from universal scale to
microscopic scale, involves minerals to make necessary equipment. Sciencists believe
that, even in the near future, our quality of life will be dependent on minerals and
future uses we may find for them.

Directions: Complete the graphical organizer by identifying some uses of minerals

in the different fields of society.

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 Ex. Minerals are used in microscopes
and supercomputers to test tube and
beakers.

Ex. Science and

Electronics

Uses of
Minerals

Discover

Origin and Environment of Formation of Common Minerals and Rocks

According to the Philippine Economic – Environmental and Natural Resources

Accounting (PEENR), “any concentration of these minerals, with potential economic
value that can be extracted at a profit, is considered a mineral resource.” Thus, there
should be potential economic value and profitability when a mineral is going to be
mined.
According to DENR (2016), our country is one of the most endowed countries
in the world regarding mineral resources. Our principal metallic minerals involve
gold, copper, chromite, nickel, iron and manganese. The major non – metallic
minerals are limestone and marble. Our world rankings and other information
regarding these mineral resources are (DENR, 2016):

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 RANK MINERALS
5th Mineralized country in the world (despite our small
size)
3rd Gold
4th Copper
5th Nickel (20% of the world’s total nickel resources are
in our country)

To have an idea of the monetary value of our mineral resources, consider the
following data (DENR, 2016):

PhP 101.5 billion Gross production value in mining

US$ 840 billion Total value of minerals found in the 9 million
hectares
US$ 1 trillion Estimated value of untapped mineral deposits

Our mineral resources play a significant role in our socio-economic

development. In 2014, our mineral exports totaled US$ 4.01 billion employing about
235,000 workers and contributing PhP21.41 billion in taxes (DENR-MGB, 2014). For
that same year, DENR-MBG reported the following estimates of the top minerals
produced: Ni≈PhP80.95 billion; Au≈PhP32.97 billion; and Cu≈22.76billion.
Major mineral resources of the Philippines. According to the MGB, the following
are the major mineral resources of the country, presented in tabular form.

Table 1: Major Mineral Resources of the Philippines

Mineral Uses Location of Deposits
Quartz ▪ For grass manufacturing San Vicente, Dumaran,
▪ As a gemstone, abrasive Roxas; Rizal, Palawan,
material, foundry work, in the Lubang Isaland,
petroleum industry, etc. Occidental Mindoro;
▪ As an essential component of Tagkawayan, Quezon;
cell phones, watches, clocks SirumaPeninsula,
games console, television, Camarines Sur
navigational instruments, etc.
Nickel ▪ Component of many industrial Sta. Cruz and Candelaria,
and consumer products such Zambales; Jaro, Leyte;
as stainless steel, kitchen and Nonoc Island, Surigao Cit;
laboratory sinks, magnets, Taganaan (Hinatuan
batteries, electric guitar Island), Surigao del Norte;
strings, plating material and Bataraza (Rio Tuba),
microphone capsules Palawan
Mica ▪ Muscovite, white mica, is used Quezon Province
as electronic insulators in the
high-power cable in aluminum
plants, blast furnace, defense

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 systems, stove, circuit
breakers, etc.
Manganese ▪ As hardening alloy for steel Coron, Palawan; Siquijor
▪ Useful in construction and Island; Jiabong, Samar;
transportation industries Ibajay, Aklan; San
▪ As chemical intermediate and Joaquin, Iloilo; Tawi-tawi,
micronutrient in animal feeds Jolo; Mogpog, Marinduque;
and plant fertilizers Calatrava and
▪ As ingredient in coloring bricks Kabankalan, Negros
and ceramics Occidental; Borongan,
▪ As alloys in copper and Samar, Guindulman and
aluminum Arida, Bohol
▪ As chemical oxidizer and
catalyst
Iron ▪ Mixed with carbon to produce Mogpog, Marinduque;
steel Agoo, La Union; Central
▪ Component of metallurgical Cordillera; Southern Sierra
products such as magnets, Madre; Eastern Bicol;
high-frequency cores, car parts Samr; Diwata Range,
▪ Manufacture of medicine, as Agusan del Sur; Abra de
tracer element in biochemical Ilog and Mamburao,
and metallurgical research Occidental Mindoro;
▪ Component of paints, printing Puerto Galera San Teodoro
inks, plastics, cosmetics, artist and Baco, Oriental
colors, laundry blue, etc. Mindoro; Busunga
Peninsula; Cebu
Gulmaras, Southwestern
Negros; Malangas and
Sibugay, Zamboanga del
Sur; Daguma Range,
South Cotabato
Gypsum ▪ As retarder in Portland cement Lobo and Mabini;
▪ As soil conditioner for Batangas; Toledo City,
agricultural lands Cebu; Buenavista,
▪ In making plaster of Paris Marinduque; Sanchez
Mira, Cagayan; Ambaguio,
Nueva Viscaya, Oas, Albay;
Batalan, Camarines Sur,
Bulalacao and San Jose,
Occidental Mindoro,
Tayasan, Negros Oriental
Gold ▪ Chief use is for jewelry (4 main gold districts)
▪ Ideal for electronics and Baguio; Mankayan;
electrical appliances Camarines Norte; Masbate;
▪ As thread in embroidery (1 gold province) Eastern
▪ As alloy in photography and Mindanao

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 color stabilizer
▪ As alloy in restorative dentistry
▪ As reflective layer on high-end
CDs
Feldspar ▪ Commonly used in ceramic, Cabangan, Sta. Cruz and
pottery and glass industries San Felipe, Zambales;
▪ As glazed in dinnerware, T’boli South Cotabato; Sta
enamelware, bathroom and Fe and Gabaldon, Nueva
building tiles and flux to lower Ecija; Atimonan, Quezon;
the temperature of other Lubang Isian, Occidental
materials Mindoro; Pagudpud and
▪ Component in soaps, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte;
abrasives, bond for abrasive Palawan
wheels, cement, concretes,
insulating materials, fertilizers,
poultry grit, tarred roofing
materials, and as sizing
material in textiles and papers
Copper ▪ As good conductor in all Mankayan, Tubay and
electrical wirings in building Itogon; Benguet; Lobo,
construction, power Batangas Toledo City,
generation, and production of Cebu; Botolan and
industrial machinery Cabangan Zambales;
▪ As component of all electronic Nueva Vizcaya; Camarines
products and appliances, Norte; Bohol; Zamboanga
heating and cooling systems, del Sur; Masbate; Bario
and telecommunication devices Pangasinan; Compostella
and gadgets Valley
▪ Essential components in
motors of vehicles, radiators,
connectors, brakes, bearings of
cars and trucks
▪ As alloy castings, electroplated
protective coatings and
undercoats for nickel,
chromium, zinc, etc.
Chromite ▪ Used in the production of Masinoc and Sta. Cruz
stainless steel to induce Zambales; Eastern Samar:
hardness and toughness, and Puerto Princesa and Narra,
chemical resistance Palawan; Paluan, Sablayan
▪ Forms alloy with iron and and Lupang Islang
nickel used in making heating Occidental Mindroro; San
units such as ovens and other Mariano and Palanan,
appliances Isabela
▪ As components of chemicals
used in tanning leather

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 Calcite ▪ As cement raw material in the Mindoro; Palawan; Agusan
construction industry del Norte; Catanduane;
▪ As acid neutralizer in steel and Rizal; Polillo; Caramoan
glass industries Peninsula; Cebu; Bohol;
▪ As ingredient of antacids in Negros; Leyte; and Samar
pharmaceutical industry
▪ As feed additive in animal
industry
▪ As reducer of coal dust in air
▪ As component of plants,
cleaning and whitening agent
and abrasive in toothpaste

Sulfur ▪ For production of sulfur Camaguin Island; Albay;

dioxide used in the paper Samar; Benguet; Nueva
industry Viscaya; Camarines Norte;
▪ For production of sulfuric acid Antique; Cebu
used for various chemical
purposes
▪ As raw material for the
manufacture of fertilizers,
animal feeds, cement,
adhesive, slat blocks,
explosives, glass, matches, etc.
▪ Used in sugar and petroleum
refining, and soil amelioration
▪ Essential ingredient in skin
treatment, ointment, bar soap,
lotions, creams

These pieces of information are the reasons why mining is vibrant in our
country. However, do we have to mine all of these mineral resources? What would
mining do to our environment?
To ensure that the impact on the environment and the people are addressed,
mining firms are required to commit funds from their profit for social and
environmental development. DENR-MGB (2014) reported that for 2015, about
PhP6.365 billion have been committed to the development of the mining and host
communities through the mining firms’ approved Social Development and
Management programs that would have benefited about 711 barangays; PhP29.211
billion for the implementation of approved Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Program; and PhP1.278 billion for implementation of approved Final
Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plans.

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 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and
strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this lesson.

Enrichment Activity 1: What mineral I am made of?

1. Read the Table 1: Major Mineral Resources of the Philippines
2. List down the minerals found or used in each item.
3. Answer assessment 1

Cellphone or Cosmetics (make-up, Car

Smartphone lotion/cream)

Directions: Match the uses of minerals in column A to the minerals in column B.

Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B
____1. Mineral used as component of magnets, batteries, A. Gold
electric guitar strings and microphone capsules
____2. Mineral used as electrical insulators in high-power B. Mica
cable
____3. Mineral used as soil conditioner for agricultural lands C. Iron
____4. Mineral used as toners in photography and color D. Gypsum
stabilizer
____5. Mineral used to mix with carbon to produce steel E. Calcite
____6. Mineral used as an essential component of cell phones, F. Sulfur
watches and clocks.
____7. Mineral used in ceramic, pottery and glass industries G. Chromite
____8. Mineral used to form alloy with iron and nickel H. Feldspar
____9. Mineral used as essential ingredient in ointment, I. Nickel
soaps, lotions and creams.
____10. Mineral used as component of paints, cleaning and J. Quartz
whitening agent, and abrasive in toothpaste

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Enrichment Activity 2: Philippine Mining Map
1. Study the Major Mineral Resources of the Philippines in Table 1
2. Create a Philippine Mining map locating the different ore deposits in our
country
3. Use these symbols to represent every mineral
- Copper - Nickel - Iron
- Gold - Chromite

Source: https://www.onestopmap.com/philippines/philippines-93/

Figure 1: Philippine Mining Map

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Enrichment Activity 3: Minerals in the Office
1. Study the picture of an office room
2. Take note of the different items or materials you can find in the picture.
3. Answer the Assessment 3

The office is a quiet room. It is a place to do homework, read books,

make phone calls and use the computer.

The Office Room

Computers and printers are used by everyone in the family. These devices run
on electricity. The electricity moves throughout the house along electrical wires that
are made of the metal copper. Copper wire is in all electronic devices, plugged-in and
battery powered!

Assessment 3:
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct item or material found in the office
room.
A. To use a computer you need a 1) k __ __ __ __ __ __ d and a 2) m __ __ __ e.
The electrical parts in these devices are also made with copper. The cases
of these devices are made of 3) p __ __ __ __ __ c that is made from crude
oil. The mineral talc is added to plastic to make it stiff and strong.
B. Find three other things in this office that are made in part with the metal
copper. Name them.
1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________

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 C. Window glass is transparent and lets sunlight into the room. It is made of
sand made mostly of grains of the mineral quartz. Quartz is very hard.
When it is pure, it is also very clear.
Name six (6) things in this office that are made with glass.
1. 3. 5
2. 4. 6.

Enrichment Activity 4: Minerals in the Bathroom

1. Read the short paragraph and study the picture below
2. Answer Assessment 4

Your bathroom is made using so many mineral resources that it is practically

a mine in disguise! The toilet, tub and sink are made of porcelain made from clay
minerals. The shower rod, fixtures and faucets are made of stainless steel (*). The
bathroom floor and the tiles above the bathtub are ceramic, also made from clay
minerals. Copper wiring powers your grooming appliances and the mineral fluorite
in your toothpaste protects your teeth from decay!

The Bathroom

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Assessment 4:
Directions: Unscramble the words below to identify some of the many mineral
products in a bathroom. In the column on the right, write the name of the main
mineral ingredient(s) like: iron, copper, quartz sand, zinc, clay minerals, etc.

Bathroom Items Name of the main mineral

ingredients
1. ehwosrhdae s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
2. rorirm m __ __ __ __ __
3. rheydrair h __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. fetcau f __ __ __ __ __
5. olorf leit f __ __ __ __ t __ __ __
6. tapthotose t __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
7. naf f __ __
8. lotiet t __ __ __ __ __
9. knis s __ __ __
10. cursesenn s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
11. thlig l __ __ __ __

Great job! You have understood the lesson.

Are you now ready to summarize?

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 Deepen

At this point, look for items or products available in your households. It can
be appliances, tools & housewares; kitchenware; cleaning products; personal care
products; and food products.

What you need:

Household items
Pen/pencil

What you have to do:

1. Go around your house and look for items/products available. Complete

the table below by listing down the minerals found in every household
items/ products. List down 5 items/products in each category.

Household Items Minerals Found

1. 1.
Appliances, 2. 2.
Tools and 3. 3.
Housewares 4. 4.
5. 5.
1. 1.
2. 2.
Kitchenware 3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
1. 1.
Household 2. 2.
Cleaning 3. 3.
Products 4. 4.
5. 5.
1. 1.
Personal 2. 2.
Care 3. 3.
Products 4. 4.
5. 5.
1. 1.
2. 2.
Food
3. 3.
Products
4. 4.
5. 5.

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Questions:

Directions: Answer the following questions briefly based on the table of

Household Items you have accomplished. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers.

1. What mineral is mostly found in your household? ____________________

2. Which product has the most number of minerals found? ______________
3. How do you think these minerals help you in your everyday life?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Very well done! You are now ready to take your posttest. You may again go over
the lessons, and activities to review for the final assessment.
Good luck!

Gauge

Directions: Read carefully each item. Use a separate sheet for your answers. Write
only the letter of the best answer for each test item.
I. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number.

_____1. Which of the following minerals is NOT considered principal metallic

minerals?
A. Chromite B. Iron C. Marble D. Nickel
_____2. What mineral is a component of many industrial and consumer products
such as stainless steel, kitchen and laboratory sink, etc.?
A. Chromite B. Nickel C. Quartz D. Sulfur
_____3. Which of the following minerals is an essential ingredient in skin
treatment, ointment, bar soap, lotions, and creams?
A. Feldspar B. Gypsum C. Mica D. Sulfur

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 _____4. When does a mineral become a mineral resource?
A. when it is mined C. when it has potential economic value
B. when it is profitable D. All of the above
_____5. Which of the following pairs of minerals and its usage is correct?
A. Gold: cosmetics C. Gypsum: electrical wirings
B. Iron: steel D. sulfur: glass
_____6. How do you classify limestone and marble?
A. Energy minerals C. Metallic minerals
B. Construction minerals D. Non-metallic minerals
_____7. What is the most commonly found mineral in the Earth’s crust?
A. Copper B. Feldspar C. Gold D. Iron
_____8. How are minerals used in everyday life?
A. Minerals are the basic of construction.
B. Transportation would not exist without minerals.
C. Many of the goods and products we use each day are made from
minerals.
D. All of the above
_____9. Which of the following government agency stated that our country is one
of the most endowed countries in the world regarding mineral resources?
A. BFAR B. DENR C. NEDA D. PEENR
_____10. What part of La Union province can you find the deposits of iron?
A. Agoo B. Bangar C. Luna D. Rosario

II. ESSAY. Answer the question in 3-5 sentences (5 points). The scoring rubric
on the next page will be used in assessing your answer.

When does a mineral become a mineral resource? Prove that copper, gold and
nickel can be considered mineral resources of the Philippines.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 Score Description
▪ The main idea is a clear restating of the prompt.
▪ Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up
Excellent (5)
sentences provide additional support.
▪ The essay contains no errors in usage, and mechanics.
▪ Main Idea is present and clearly written.
▪ Each detail supports the main idea, but there are no follow up
Good (4)
sentences.
▪ The essay contains fewer than 3 errors in mechanics/grammar
▪ Main Idea is present but does not restate the prompt.
▪ Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do
Fair (3)
not.
▪ The essay contains 4 to 7 errors in mechanics/grammar
▪ Main idea is not present or is unclear.
Poor(2) ▪ The details do not support the main idea.
▪ The essay contains more than 7 errors in mechanics/grammar.

References:
Books:

Dela Peña, R., and Reyes, A. 2017. Earth Science. Pasay City, Philippines. JFS
Publishing Services.

Lopez, C., Catero, C., and Pulido, J. 2017. Earth Science for Senior High School
(Core Subject). Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila. Lorimar Publishing Inc.

Olivar, J., Rodolfo, R., and Cabria, H. 2016. Exploring Life through Science:
Earth Science. 927 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. Phoenix Publishing
House, Inc.

Websites:

Casper, J.K.2007.Minerals: Gifts from the Earth. New York. Chelsea House
Publisher. Retrieved July 23, 2020 from
https://www.scribd.com/document/461523994/MINERALS-GIFTS-
FROM-THE-EARTH

https://www.mineralsed.ca/site/assets/files/3864/minerals_in_your_home
_intermediate_web

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KEY ANSWERS

PRE-TEST:
I. TRUE or FALSE
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. FALSE
8. FALSE
9. FALSE
10. TRUE
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. A

Activity 1: Read Me! Understand Me!

1. Industry and manufacturing – Stoves, televisions, refrigerators,

microwave ovens, washing machines, radios, and diswashers contain
steel, aluminum, and other metals.
2. Construction- They provide the building blocks for the houses and
apartment buildings; for town and cities; and for the roads, highways,
and bridges that connect them together.
3. Transportation - Cars, trucks, buses; trains, subways, and the rails they
run on; barges, ships, and the cranes that unload them- all are made
from metal.

Enrichment Activity 1: What mineral I am Made of?

1. Cellphone or Smartphone – copper, gold, quartz

2. Cosmetics – sulfur
3. Car – iron, copper

Enrichment Activity 3: Minerals in the Office

A.
1. Keyboard
2. Mouse
3. Plastic
B.
1. Lamp
2. Doorknob
3. CPU unit

C. 1. Bulb 2. Glass Frame 3. Computer screen

4. Window glass 5. Eyeglasses 6. Flower vase

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Enrichment Activity 2: Philippine Mining Map

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Enrichment Activity 4: Minerals in the Bathroom

1. Showerhead – copper/zinc
2. Mirror – quartz
3. Hair dryer – copper
4. Faucet - copper
5. Floor tile – clay minerals
6. Toothpaste – calcium
7. Fan – copper, mica
8. Toilet – chromite
9. Sink –clay minerals
10. Sunscreen - sulfur
11. Light – quartz

Deepen
Note: Answers may vary.

POST-TEST
Multiple Choice:
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. A

Essay:
When does a mineral become a mineral resource? Prove that copper, gold
and mineral can be considered mineral resources of the Philippines.

Answer: According to PEENR, “any concentration of these minerals, with

potential economic value that can be extracted at a profit, is considered a
mineral resource.” Thus, there should be potential economic value and
profitability when a mineral is going to be mined. (Answers may vary).

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