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Objective 11/21/11. Explain the importance of minerals in our society. Intro. List three things we use mineral for . Mineral Uses. Uses of Minerals. Aluminum. One of the most widely used metals Foil Bats Cars Mixed with other metals. Mineral Uses. Calcium .

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  1. Objective 11/21/11 Explain the importance of minerals in our society. Intro List three things we use mineral for.

  2. Mineral Uses

  3. Uses of Minerals • Aluminum • One of the most widely used metals • Foil • Bats • Cars • Mixed with other metals

  4. Mineral Uses • Calcium • Builds strong bones and teeth

  5. Mineral Uses • Chromium • Helps keep blood sugar level steady

  6. Mineral Uses • Copper • Electrical wiring • Plumbing fixtures • Helps red blood cells utilize iron • Electrical conduction • Thermal conduction

  7. Uses of Minerals • Fluorite • Telescopes • Camera lenses • Toothpaste

  8. Mineral Uses • Gold • Jewelry • Dental work • Currency • Medicine • Food

  9. Uses of Minerals • Gypsum • Fertilizer • Drywall • Tofu • Plaster

  10. Mineral Uses • Halite • Table salt • De-icer

  11. Mineral Uses • Iron • Essential for manufacturing red blood cells • Steel • Screws • Rain gutters • Buildings • Transporting oxygen

  12. Mineral Uses • Lead • Batteries • X-ray shields • Ammunition

  13. Mineral Uses • Magnesium • Maintains nervous system • Release stored energy

  14. Mineral Uses • Phosphate • Fertilizer

  15. Mineral Uses • Potassium • Maintain fluid and mineral balance • Helps nerves and muscles

  16. Mineral Uses • Selenium • Helps proteins in hair and nails

  17. Uses of Minerals • Silicon • Second most abundant element • Electronics • Explosives • Possible replacement for coal

  18. Mineral Uses • Silver • Jewelry • Photography • Utensils • Cloud seeding • Film • Transition lenses • Currency

  19. Mineral Uses • Sodium • Helps regulate flow of water in and out of blood and tissue cells

  20. Mineral Uses • Zinc • Helps body repair wounds • Brass fixtures • Nails • Rain gutters

  21. Uses of Minerals • Summary • List five minerals and their uses.

  22. Objective 11/21/11 Explain the importance of minerals in our society. Outro List three things we use minerals for that you didn’t know about before.

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