A Mohs Scale of Hardness Chart Students Build Themselves

Help your students make their own "Moh's Hardness Scale" as they learn about classifying minerals by their hardness.

This hands-on project is a perfect supplementary activity to enhance your study of geology and rocks.

By physically handling and organizing the minerals, students will gain a clearer understanding of the scale and its applications in identifying different minerals based on their hardness.

Glue the two pages of the scale together and then cut out each mineral. Students can then match each mineral to the appropriate box where it belongs on the scale, reinforcing their knowledge of the ranking from talc to diamond.

This activity encourages critical thinking as they assess the properties of each mineral and determine its position on the scale.

You can also incorporate discussions about the practical applications of Moh's Hardness Scale in real-world geology and mining.

This engaging project not only reinforces learning but also allows students to develop their skills in classification and analysis within the field of earth science.

What You Get:

• 2 vocabulary word strips

• 2 teacher slides about the characteristics and properties of minerals

• Hardness Scale Template

• Cut-out page of minerals