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Rocks consist of minerals. They can be constructed of a single mineral, such as sandstone, which is made of sand, or a variety of minerals, such as granite. The Earth's crust is made up of rocks, which also make up the everyday surface shapes we observe.

Paul Bryan P. Talavera 11-Newton

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Rocks and minerals can be seen literally everywhere around us, be it on the surface or underground. While these two makes our life easier and more efficient, I find the fact that we're destroying the Earth by abusing and collecting these more than we need to by being greedy absurd.

Rocks and minerals, that are studied only by a few before, are now and have become very vital for human life and for our everyday actions.

Overall, I am fascinated by these two especially how I never saw their uses despite the fact that I've been using them almost all the time even before I learned how to walk

Mark Joseph A. Barbosa  |  11 - Rutherford

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A rock is a solid collection of mineral grains that grow or become cemented together. MInerals are a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. These two are found everywhere, we see and use them more often than we realize. The most important takeaway for me is learning the process or the making of rocks and minerals, as well as the uses and its importance in our daily lives.

Agron, Julia Monica E.
11-Curie|Mendel

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Understanding earth materials, structure, and systems requires an understanding of rocks and minerals. We are surrounded by minerals and rocks. They help to develop new technologies and are used in our everyday lives. Construction, cosmetics, automobiles, roads, and appliances are among the many uses for rocks and minerals. Minerals are required by humans on a daily basis in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to strengthen the body. Natural systems rely on rocks and minerals for habitat, such as the cliffs at Grand Canyon National Park where endangered condors nest, or for soil nutrients in Redwood forests, which grow the world's tallest trees.

EVANGELISTA, Mhariel Joy Q.
11 - Einstein

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We can see and use minerals and rocks everyday. After this module I learned how the different types of rocks are formed by the rock cycle. I also learned that minerals are everywhere and that they are helpful in our daily lives

Vince Roi S. Magwili | 11-Galilei

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Rocks and minerals can be found literally everywhere without us even recognizing it, beginning with the necessities we use in our homes, workplaces, and surroundings, leading to the conclusion that they play an important role in filling our needs to live our lives every day.

Minerals and rocks are two different things but they still both serves its same purpose. Rocks are typically composed of two or more minerals that have been mixed together through geological processes, whereas minerals contain pure compounds. They may differ in value, but both contribute to the extraction and production of valuable minerals, whether metallic or nonmetallic. They can concentrate minerals and elements in rocks of a specific area using geological processes. One example is the rock cycle, which, despite the fact that rocks contain two or more minerals and are not completely pure, plays an important role in the accumulation and concentration of valuable elements.

In the long run, both are beneficial and may be used in our daily lives, but it takes time and several processes to obtain these minerals and elements that we use on a daily basis.

Fulgueras, Elishaelet I. | 11- Curie

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We are surrounded by rocks and minerals. In addition to being employed in our daily lives, they aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for many things, such as construction, cosmetics, transportation, and infrastructure. Humans need to take minerals daily in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and build their bodies. In natural systems, rocks and minerals play an important role by providing habitat, such as the cliffs in Grand Canyon National Park where endangered condors nest, or by supplying soil nutrients in Redwood forests, which are home to the tallest trees on earth.

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Rocks and minerals are important for learning about earth materials, structure, and systems. Studying these natural objects incorporates an understanding of earth science, chemistry, physics, and math.

Elyza Ramirez, 11-Newton

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We see rocks and minerals in our everyday lives. They help us in many ways, and some we even use in our daily lives. Minerals form the earth; it is the bedrock we stand on. It is also our favorite jewelry that we always wear.

As I studied this second quarter, I learned that there are three types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and, of course, metamorphic. These rocks are part of the rock cycle; they differ from each other, but they are similar in the way they help us in building things and in technology.

I also learned that minerals can be classified into two types: metallic and non-metallic. I was very astonished at how minerals vary and how we encounter tons of minerals in our household, even if we may not know it.

Overall, I learned how important rocks and minerals are. I was also fascinated by how both of these help us in ways we can’t sometimes imagine.

Natasha Lois S. Montas

11 - Newton

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We are blessed to live in a world rich in rocks and minerals. Minerals and rocks are both valuable commodities. When comparing the two, Minerals has a higher value than Rocks because it is composed of only one (1) mineral, native element, and pure. Unlike rocks, which are composed of two or more minerals. Furthermore, it's wonderful to know that these two have distinct characteristics and properties that have evolved over time. Despite their many dissimilarities, both are valuable members of society.

Patag, Joshua Antonio M. || 11 - Rutherford

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We can see rocks and minerals everywhere. Rocks are generally made up of two or more minerals, and minerals are naturally occurring substances with distinctive chemical and physical properties. I learned about the rock cycle, which is the process on how rocks are formed. I also found out the difference between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. There are several applications for rocks and minerals, it is used in making things such as cars, appliances, roads, etc. We also consume minerals daily in order to have a healthy and strong body. It is amazing how we use rocks and minerals in our everyday lives.

Rabboni Charles G. Opiniano | 11 - Mendel

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Rocks and minerals make up the structure of the earth. They are also essential to our day-to-day existence. Although we are not aware of it, we use them in a variety ways, including the production of energy, food, cosmetics, and agriculture. Another thing I have learned from this topic is that we should conserve rocks and minerals. Even though they can be produced, it takes a while for them to replenish, so we must use them wisely.

(Alexandra Carla Sablaon 11-Newton)

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Earth is an incredibly complex and diverse system, composed of a variety of subsystems that interact with each other in complex ways. Earth’s subsystems are highly interconnected, which means that the effects of any changes in one subsystem can have far-reaching impacts on the other subsystems. All of Earth’s subsystems are in a constant state of flux, and they can be affected by both external a nd internal factors. Earth’s subsystems are all vulnerable to human activity, and the effects of human activities can have long-lasting impacts on the environment. Understanding Earth’s subsystems is essential to understanding how they interact and the effects that human activities can have on them.

Earth is an incredibly complex and diverse system, composed of a variety of subsystems that interact with each other in complex ways. Earth’s subsystems are highly interconnected, which means that the effects of any changes in one subsystem can have far-reaching impacts on the other subsystems. All of Earth’s subsystems are in a constant state of flux, and they can be affected by both external a nd internal factors. Earth’s subsystems are all vulnerable to human activity, and the effects of human activities can have long-lasting impacts on the environment. Understanding Earth’s subsystems is essential to understanding how they interact and the effects that human activities can have on them.

V.M.M | Galilei

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We often forget how wonderful the blue dirt ball we call home could be sometimes. When there are literally thousands of natural processes that are happening right under our feet right now. The ground that we are standing on right now, is constantly moving. Very slightly, but it's there. There are so many different Natural, Biological and Chemical process that happen. Did you know that coal takes MILLIONS OF YEARS to form. I can't believe it. If coal can talk, it would be some of the wises beings on earth, because it's been through a lot. Even so far as the protozoa era.

Anyway, back to the topic. Rocks and Minerals are everywhere, even in our daily life. You don't have to be in a mineshaft 50 feet underground to spot minerals. the phone, monitor or laptop you are using right now, has minerals in it. Food has minerals in it. Even your body has minerals in it. Yes, it's True!

We are a small fraction of this wonderful world, but fractions add up, so every piece of us counts. We must take care of the environment as how we will take care of ourselves.

Jayk Malhberg C. Ramolete
11-Mendel

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A rock is an unbreakable amalgamation of minerals. According to their origin and formation, there are three primary types of rock: igneous (formed by the cooling of magma), sedimentary (recycled rocks formed by the deposition of sediments that have been eroded and weathered from previous parent rocks), and metamorphic (originally a sedimentary rock, an igneous rock or even another sort metamorphic rock). Typically, two or more minerals combined together through geological processes make up rocks. A mineral is a naturally occurring substance having unique atomic structures, compositions, and chemical and physical properties.

Valerie L. Maqui - 11Newton

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Rocks are usually only a passing thought in people's minds, that is because they envision the rocks along the roads, or pebbles which they kick around. But rocks have more value than we think.

Rocks contain minerals, some of which are present in objects we use in our everyday lives. Things like the tin cans used to store canned goods, our roads, electricity posts, and so on.

The very food we eat need minerals to be in the best state for consumption, they need minerals to be able to carry out functions to maintain a healthy state.

Rocks and minerals provide us with so many useful things. Not to mention, its not only humans who benefit from the existence of rocks and minerals. Animals and plants also benefit greatly. Whether it be to provide them with a habitat, or act as nourishment, minerals play a role in nature and its entirety.

We should be more grateful of what we have thanks to minerals. Human society has greatly evolved due to the presence and consumption of these precious stones, so at the very least we should acknowledge their importance to our life and not take them for granted.

Arwen Tabalina || 11-Newton

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We are surrounded by rocks and minerals. In addition to being employed in our daily lives, they aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for many things, such as construction, cosmetics, transportation, and infrastructure. Humans need to take minerals daily in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and build their bodies. In natural systems, rocks and minerals play an important role by providing habitat, such as the cliffs in Grand Canyon National Park where endangered condors nest, or by supplying soil nutrients in Redwood forests, which are home to the tallest trees on earth.

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Not all minerals are metals; most of them are silicates, some are salts (halides), sulfides, carbonates, sulfates, and oxides. Minerals are used everywhere, in gadgets, construction, even clothes have some minerals in it. Minerals are also used in agriculture to help the plants grow, we also intake minerals that are needed by the body like iron, calcium, and zinc.

Rocks contain minerals but not all minerals are rocks. Rocks may be a combination of organic matter and minerals. The rock cycle helps in recycling rocks and make valuable minerals more accessible: For example, sediments before they become sedimentary rocks may have some minerals that humans can filter out.

John Kyrk B. Terrobias || 11-Rutherford

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They may be simple or just a stone on the ground, but rocks and minerals do not only appear on the planet just like that. Through millions of years, complex geologic processes led to the creation of these rocks and minerals. As I learned and discovered different concepts in this topic, from their economic uses to various industrial applications, I realized that rocks and minerals had become a vital human resources. I am also astonished that concentrating and depositing different valuable minerals takes multiple intricate processes, such as tectonics and the rock cycle. This lesson also made me curious about learning in-depth about the Earth's geological processes and the mechanisms that cause the rocks and minerals we use in our everyday lives.

Jan Jerwin A. Tongohan | 11-Rutherford

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Value of Ores towards the Economical Advancement of the Society.

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Value of Ores towards the Economical Advancement of the Society.

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As I have progressed towards this lessons, I've pondered upon some things. Are ores important? valuable? or are they harmful? Ores are minerals that have an extracted value upon it, as stated by the module itself. Base from the given definition of ores, the word "value", implicates that money or any form of capital is involved with ore. Extraction of minerals or ore generates capital in which, could result in helping the society itself grew budget and funds.

It may be helpful with the society with generated value however, some say that obtaining the ore itself is harmful. As stated by the website
https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/

" Mine exploration, construction, operation, and maintenance may result in land-use change, and may have associated negative impacts on environments, including deforestation, erosion, contamination and alteration of soil profiles, contamination of local streams and wetlands, and an increase in noise level ".  Illegal mining happens, it could result in several hazards containing disaster. This may form lifelong term effects that could affect a person's daily lifestyle. That is why an agent of the government once instructed a halt on illegal mining sites however, it is once again vanquished by someone of high power for the value of the mine. Safeness should be prioritized over temporary power.

To end this insights, ore in general is really helpful to the improvement of society, excluding its lifelong hazardous effects. If used properly and efficiently, its a power to be reckoned with for economic and industrial growth.

Mactao, Gerald Andrew S / 11 - Galilei

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Evidence of the impacts of metal mining and the effectiveness of mining mitigation measures on social–ecological systems in Arctic and boreal regions: a systematic map protocol - Environmental Evidence

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Background Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause conflict, not least in relation to above-ground and sub-surface land use. Similarly, mining can alter environments, but remediation and mitigation can restore systems. Boreal and Arctic regions are sensitive to impacts from development, both on social and environmental systems. Native ecosystems and aboriginal human communities are typically affected by multiple stressors, including climate change and pollution, for example. Methods We will search a suite of bibliographic databases, online search engines and organisational websites for relevant research literature using a tested search strategy. We will also make a call for evidence to stakeholders that have been identified in the wider 3MK project ( https://osf.io/cvh3u/ ). We will screen identified and retrieved articles at two distinct stages (title and abstract, and full text) according to a predetermined set of inclusion criteria, with consistency checks at each level to ensure criteria can be made operational. We will then extract detailed information relating to causal linkages between actions or impacts and measured outcomes, along with descriptive information about the articles and studies and enter data into an interactive systematic map database. We will visualise this database on an Evidence Atlas (an interactive, cartographic map) and identify knowledge gaps and clusters using Heat Maps (cross-tabulations of important variables, such as mineral type and studied impacts). We will identify good research practices that may support researchers in selecting the best study designs where these are clear in the evidence base.

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I have learned that minerals and rocks are everywhere around us. They are a part of daily life and aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for things like construction, cosmetics, transportation, infrastructure, and appliances. People need to eat minerals every day in order to be healthy and build their bodies. As habitat, like the cliffs in Grand Canyon National Park where endangered condors nest, or as soil nutrients in Redwood forests, where the tallest trees in the world grow, rocks and minerals play an important part in natural systems.

For understanding the composition, organization, and systems of the planet, rocks and minerals are crucial. Understanding of earth science, chemistry, physics, and math are all necessary for studying these natural objects. The trainee can leave with

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“Shine bright like a diamond” is not correct this is the biggest takeaway in this lesson for me. Diamonds do not shine, they reflect. The reflection of a mineral is called its luster and it is part of the physical properties of minerals. Aside from luster the other physical properties of minerals are its hardness, color, streak, cleavage and fracture, and lastly density. All of these properties are the things that help you in using the mineral decision tree.

Rocks are solid aggregate of minerals and sometimes it has nonmineral solid components. The 3 main classifications of rocks are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. The way they form is explained in the rock cycle. The rock cycle is a helpful diagram about how different rocks are formed.

In conclusion every time I hear the lyrics “shine bright like a diamond” all the learnings from this topic comes to mind. So to everyone reflect bright like a diamond.

Ken Jacob P. Ayongao 11-Mendel

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Along with the discussions about rocks and minerals, I never thought that I will learn something I have not yet learned back then. It was a different approach and a much different concept. I learned that rocks are everywhere, depending on their types. Their formation and cycle amaze me, thinking about how long it took for them to look like that. Also, minerals, it was a fresh concept for me. Their types and properties are probably the part of the lesson I enjoyed learning the most. All in all, it was a great, yet rocky journey learning about this lesson.

John Dhey A. Cruz
11-Curie/Galilei

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I discovered a lot about rocks and minerals from reading this webpage and participating in class discussions. I found that rocks and minerals may be found in a variety of things we use every day, Additionally, I gained knowledge about its cycle, sub-divisions, varieties, and a lot more. Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are three groups of rocks that have really resonated with me. The fact that I kept repeating the rock cycle in my head so I would constantly be reminded of what happens if I ever run into an issue related to this subject is why it connected with me the most. The classes were fun, comprehensible, and very useful. I also learned about the properties of rocks  and minerals that are its color, hardness, streaks, cleavage, fracture and density and also about minerals that it has silicate and non - silicate groups.

Ryan James C. Malapitan | 11 - Rutherford

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Minerals and rocks are everywhere around us. They are a part of daily life and aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for things like construction, cosmetics, transportation, infrastructure, and appliances. People need to eat minerals every day in order to be healthy and build their bodies. As habitat, like the cliffs in Grand Canyon National Park where endangered condors nest, or as soil nutrients in Redwood forests, where the tallest trees in the world grow, rocks and minerals play an important part in natural systems.

For understanding the composition, organization, and systems of the planet, rocks and minerals are crucial. Understanding of earth science, chemistry, physics, and math are all necessary for studying these natural objects.

C. M. P | 11 - Galilei

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Rocks and minerals exist not only to provide us with precious materials—or should I say treasure—such as diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, but also to play vital roles in geological processes, learning about the earth's systems, structure, and materials, and sustaining life on the planet. Humans use rocks and minerals in a variety of ways, including the development of technologies, the creation of cosmetics, and the construction of infrastructure.

Rein Gabrielle T. de Leon | 11- Newton

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Minerals and rocks are everywhere around us. They are a part of daily life and aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for things like construction, cosmetics, transportation, infrastructure, and appliances. People need to eat minerals every day in order to be healthy and build their bodies. Minerals and rocks are important components of natural systems.

For understanding the composition, organization, and systems of the planet, rocks and minerals are crucial. Understanding of earth science, chemistry, physics, and math are all necessary for studying these natural objects.

Our world is full of wonderful minerals, however, we should not abuse these resources.  Be responsible and use at your own risk.

De Leon, Ananda Ruth L.
11-Curie (Mendel)

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As we learned before, minerals should have these five characteristics: solid, naturally occurring, has crystalline structure, has defined chemical structure, and non-living.

Rocks and minerals have huge role in the industry. Without these, we cannot build our house, we cannot have any appliances and gadgets, and many more essential factors for us to live. We make products with rocks and minerals through processing, and finding the right characteristic/s of the material for it to be suitable for the product. Example is how marble is a suitable choice for making tiles.

Shra Nicole L. Parungao | 11-Newton

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Rock, a consolidated or an unconsolidated solid mineral matter, plays a very significant role in our daily lives as well as the mineral. A mineral that is inorganic, solid, has a defined crystalline structure, is naturally occurring, and has a defined chemical composition has been the foundation of multiple stuff and equipment that we use to function properly in this world.

But the formation of those matters could really take some time, and we can’t do anything about it especially minerals, since we are not responsible for its formation- minerals are not made by people. Rocks, also undergo a cycle and can be classified on how they are formed; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Cell phones, laptops, television, furniture, other pieces of equipment, and even our own houses wouldn’t be formed without the help of minerals. There are multiple individual mineral contents in everything that we use, and although we can’t really name them all individually, we can’t deny their impact on our lives.

Ps. Diamonds don't shine, they reflect.

Andrea Eloise T. Reponcion
11-Einstein

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When there are rocks, there are minerals. A rock is a natural substance composed of various minerals that have been merged into a solid lump—a mineral aggregate. It goes through a cycle and can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Now, what is a mineral? Is it non-living? Is it solid? Does it have a crystalline structure? Does it form naturally? Does it have a defined chemical composition? Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes! A mineral is inorganic, neither gas nor liquid, a crystal, cannot be man-made, and always has the same chemical composition.

Rocks and minerals are all around us and we make use of them in our everyday lives. Our world works the way it does today thanks to these elements. Sometimes we don't notice and realize that we take them for granted, so come on and have a moment to appreciate them even once in a while.

Peñaranda, Cassandra M.
11 - Rutherford

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Rocks and minerals are more than just that. They may appear to be ordinary objects that can be found almost anywhere, yet they are more than that. We don't notice it, but they fulfil a wide range of roles in our daily lives, from household materials to modern technologies such as mobile phones.

Victorino, Anna Francesca A.
11 - Rutherford

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They said, when someone throws a rock to you, throw them back a mineral. Just kidding, I only made up that ufhduhgufdshg

Anyways, let's talk about rocks and minerals!!!

Rocks are solid collection of minerals, and we all know that these can be made from natural traces, like decayed plants and animal, and also can be man-made. While this mineral is only a naturally occurring substance with distinctive chemical and physical properties, composition and atomic structure.

Typically, two or more minerals combined together through geological processes make up rocks. For instance, granite is an igneous rock mostly composed of interlocking crystals of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica; sandstone is a sedimentary rock that may also contain same minerals, but in the form of grains that have been compacted and cemented together.

The term "economic mineral" has a broader definition. By quarrying, mining, and pumping, economic minerals are removed from the Earth and employed in a variety of industries like construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy production.

Well, these rocks and minerals can be renewable (can be accumulated in a short period of time) and non-renewable (can be accumulated in thousands, millions, and billions of years).

As from the new generation, I would promise to be responsible with usage of these resources and as well as to persuade my peers to join with my will.

REFERENCE: https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/rocks-and-minerals/

Georgia Milan W. Garcia
11 - Einstein

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We put a lot of emphasis on studying about rocks and minerals this quarter. Minerals are naturally occurring substances with unique atomic structures, chemical compositions, and physical properties. On the other hand, rocks often consist of two or more minerals that have been combined through geological processes. Rocks and minerals can be found all around us; for instance, many minerals are used to make the devices and appliances we use every day. We won't be able to use these things if these minerals aren't present.

Sophia Ashley V. Santiago | 11 - Rutherford

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Minerals are naturally occurring solid, inorganic crystals, while rocks are naturally occurring solid aggregates of minerals. "Minerals and rocks." It sounds basic, isn't it? But did you know that both of these are essential for life? Minerals are widely utilized in different industries, such as agriculture, construction, electronics, dentistry, etc. In addition, rocks are mainly used as building materials for buildings, appliances, furniture, and many more.

A rock can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, depending on the process it has undergone. On the other hand, a mineral can be silicate or non-silicate, depending on the elements it has. Each classification of both rocks and minerals has a particular use and purpose.

Rocks and minerals are indeed basic, and the word "basic" also means fundamental. Soft or hard, big or small, every type of mineral and rock is valuable and essential as building blocks of more complex materials needed for everyday life. Without them, life would be a lot different than what we enjoy today.

Khurt Denzel  R. Querubin
11-Rutherford

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We live in a world wherein we take everything for granted. If we get used to something or this “thing” is always present, we often neglect its true importance and value, especially since not everyone can be as privileged as some. This topic, for example, has taught us that things take time to have value and worth. Minerals undergo certain processes to be used and have an economic value. These minerals are all around us, and we must consider their significance in our lives. Without rocks and minerals, what will happen to us? Without structures, equipment, gadgets, etc., will we have the life we have right now? It is vital to learn about this topic because it recognizes the importance of the things around us. It helps us see that we are privileged, and merely learning about this topic just proves that point.

Alphonse Leon M. Manda | 11-Newton

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Everywhere I look, there are Rocks and Minerals!

Rocks and Minerals are everywhere around us. Even just by looking inside your house, several minerals obtained in different furnitures, cosmetics or even food brings us to an advantage of living with their huge help. Their different uses, characteristics and interesting attributes that may be formed into different materials is the whole reason why we are living and surviving in this earth with more minerals to be found out.

Their incredible attributes are merely why Rocks and Minerals are special in this world, so we surely should never forget to take care and preserve them in our lifetime.

MACULANGAN, Chriszelle Joyce A.
11 - Rutherford

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Our planet is filled with minerals. They are essential elements in soils, making up all of the rocks and sediments that comprise the Earth and the bedrock on which we live. They serve as the very foundations of our lives. Most people don't even notice them or think about the fact that all rock is formed of minerals, which may be because they are so common. In addition to being employed in our daily lives, they aid in the development of new technology. We use rocks and minerals for many things, such as construction, cosmetics, transportation, and infrastructure. Humans need to take minerals daily in order to sustain a healthy lifestyle and build their bodies.

In light of everything said, it is imperative to study and understand rocks and minerals. One can gain a better understanding of how they are created, how they change through time, and how truly important they are to Earth and its inhabitants.

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Dolores, Camilla Elizabeth S. | 11 - Einstein

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Rocks and minerals have a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. This results to having different groups or categories. Some people tend to collect these things and I can understand them because each classifications of rocks are unique from one another. There are rocks and minerals that are easily seen and there are also rare ones . They are made up of different elements and materials. Also, there are various processes on how they're created. we may not notice but, even rocks and minerals are part of our daily lives.

Mischa Vianne S. Requiron || Newton

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Rocks and minerals are all around us. They help us develop new technologies and are used in our daily lives. Our use of rocks and minerals includes building materials, cosmetics, automobiles, roads, and appliances. Rocks and minerals are also important for learning about earth materials, structure, and systems.

Camilla Rivera
11-Newton

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It’s easy to find rocks – they’re just about everywhere in nature! If you live near mountains or rocky shores, you can easily find small pieces of rocks that have broken away from large boulders or cliffs.

Weather and other natural forces can wear them down into smaller or different-shaped ones. Rocks can also be completely transformed into new kinds of rocks! These changes are part of the rock cycle. In the rock cycle, rocks get melted down, morphed, or compacted into new rocks. Rocks don’t go to waste in nature. They get recycled over and over again.

A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with distinctive chemical and physical properties, composition and atomic structure. Rocks are generally made up of two of more minerals, mixed up through geological processes. They can be determined by their chemical composition and different mineral property.

Maegan Kate D. Magallanes
G11 Rutherford

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When this topic was introduced to me, my first thought is “is it really important to learn about this?”, and “why should we learn it”. Looking back, I realized how much I did not know about rocks and minerals, and how it is in everywhere we go! I still get surprised when I learned that rocks and minerals have many uses. They are all around us! These are used in cosmetics, electronics, appliances, roads and etc. Rocks are very important to mankind because the minerals in rocks are used for all sorts of things including jewelry and fuel. Rocks are also used in weapons, simple tools, and building materials. The school we study in, the house we live in, the malls and the parks we went to, are all possible because of rocks and minerals, and this is why we should not take them for granted. I think, most people like me, do not know how significant minerals and rocks are in our daily life, and that is why it is important to learn about them, so that more people can gain knowledge about this topic and would not question themselves further if this topic is worth learning. In conclusion, rocks and minerals are important just as how important it is to learn about them!

Regencia, Ellyza Mikelle G. | Newton

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Rocks and minerals are everywhere, literally.

They’re seen in our houses, our phones, and even in the most unexpected things like toothpaste. And I just realized through this lesson that it is important that we take care of them. Almost everything that we use and make use of is made of minerals, and if we don’t continue to show appreciation and value for these, what can happen? What will we be using as an alternative?

They may be non-living, but just like us, they go through a lot. They’re being mined every day, and they go through pressure every day to serve their purpose for us humans today. Every day, we must continue to discover and learn more about rocks and minerals. because they keep us functioning every day. We do not surround minerals; rather, minerals surround us.

Dizon, Michaela Cyd T.
11 - Rutherford

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The foundation of the Earth is made up of rocks and minerals. They are highly important to our daily life, especially as this age adopts more advanced technology. While rocks are composed of two or more minerals, minerals are naturally occurring compounds. Even though we may not realize it, the majority of our valuables, including phones, eating utensils, school supplies, and many other items, are made of rocks and minerals. Because of this, we must comprehend and study about rocks and minerals in order to comprehend the origins of our planet Earth and its precious resources.

Carl Arellano
11-Curie/Rutherford

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Think of an appliance or just a simple thing that we use in our daily life. Did you know almost all of our devices and equipment found in our homes are from processed rocks and minerals. Rocks and minerals are essential in our world because we are now in an age where we use a lot of minerals especially iron to make the devices that we use in our lives, it helps us to make our lives easier.

Theodore S. Toyoken IV | 11-Rutherford

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Rocks and minerals are a huge part of our everyday lives. Almost everything surrounding us is composed of them. May it be a spoon and fork we use to eat, a pencil we use to write or draw, the materials for the construction of houses, or the cellphone we use to communicate, these are all made up of rocks and minerals. All these rocks and minerals had gone through many processes before they became useful to us. And by learning the processes behind them, I got to know just how important rocks and minerals are in our lives. Without these rocks and minerals, we wouldn't be able to live our lives like we do now, and I wouldn't be able to type on my computer without my keyboard, which is also composed of minerals. Rocks and minerals are truly amazing products of our planet.

Hacel F. Campana | 11-Curie-Mendel

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The building blocks of our dynamic planet are rocks and minerals. They help to shape the landscape and give us access to priceless resources. On Earth, rocks and minerals serve a valuable and crucial function. Minerals are chemical compounds that are present in nature and were created through geological processes. It provides the chemicals required for Earthly life. Because rocks hold information about the past of the Earth, geologists study them. We can compile a planet's historical record and track occurrences that took place long before humans inhabited our planet. One particular area, for instance, might have gone through drastic transformations like going from being a desert to a swamp to an underwater coral reef. Only under specific circumstances do different types of rocks form, and even the most uninspiring gray lump of rock can provide us with valuable information about the past. We use rocks and minerals in our daily lives and they aid in the development of new technologies. We use rocks and minerals for things like construction, cosmetics, transportation, infrastructure, and appliances. People need to eat minerals every day in order to stay healthy and build their bodies. Maintaining the proper balance of water in the body is one of the major functions of major minerals. In doing so, sodium, chloride, and potassium take the lead roles. For strong bones, three additional minerals—calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium—are crucial.

Sophia Cassandra A. Baguhin || 11-Mendel

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Minerals and rocks were something that I thought I was already familiar with. But upon further discussion about the topic, I learned that there is so much more to minerals and rocks than just minerals and rocks. The abundance and difference between minerals are vital for everyday materials as they make up most of what we use. From makeup powder that contains iron, mica, and zinc, to kitchen utensils that are made up of iron and chromium. Most of what we use is composed of a wide range of minerals. Learning about the properties and characteristics of minerals was also fascinating. Further understanding how they form was a mind-blowing experience. There are so many factors in the formation of these minerals and most of them are concentrated in a manner that is not very economical meaning there is so little amount embedded in an ore. Thankfully, we have naturally occurring geological processes that can concentrate the minerals and rocks in a particular area. For this reason, we have 5 types of ore deposits classified by the factors that govern their accumulation as well as their precipitation. With all of this in mind, I realized that when we use daily objects, the materials that were used to produce that objects were carefully extracted and produced. It is truly fascinating how human technology has come so far that we don't even really notice the convenience it provides us until it's gone. We should be more mindful of the objects we use as minerals, whether rare or not, are truly valuable.

Ashley Cayle Niña T. Cabigao | 11 - Mendel Curie

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TVs, stereos, laptops, tablets, phones, appliances, kitchenware, glasses, salt, baking soda, toothpaste, cleaning agents, shoe polish, insecticides, paints and dyes, lipstick, baby powder, automobile, medicine, and the screens we are looking at right now, are made up of minerals. These are only a few examples of mineral-based products. Minerals are essential to our survival as a species. I like minerals.

Ken Matthew S. Gonzales
Mendel

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Rocks and Minerals. (An understanding, not a recap)

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Rocks and Minerals. (An understanding, not a recap)

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Such simple words yet it provides so much. In this lesson I learned that rocks and minerals aren't just that, they are so much more than measly objects. Rocks and Minerals helps us progress through its different uses regarding technological and cultural development (building materials, construction, roads, etc.), take a look around your house and see that most of it are made from rocks and minerals. I also learned that rocks and minerals helps make the Earth what it is. It creates structures that can be classified as a habitat for different species and it provides nutrition to the soil in which plants use to grow.

All in all, rocks and minerals make up a huge part of our lives, we cannot simply cut it out, so using it wisely is the right way. There may come a time where we went too far into using (much so abusing) rocks and minerals. When that time comes, one thing is guaranteed, there would be no Earth.

Gonzal, Kiev C.
11 - Newton

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Is it inorganic? is it solid? is it naturally occurring? does it have a crystalline structure? and does it have a define chemical composition? these 5 questions are one of the first questions asked when we started tackling about rocks and mineral, and it has been memorable and have been engraved in my heart and mind.

Through our lessons I also learned the physical properties of minerals (luster, hardness, color, streak, cleavage, fracture, density, and specific gravity), as well as its special properties (fluorescence, chemical reactions, magnetism, and radioactivity). I was also informed with the 2 groups of minerals; Silicate and Non-silicate, with silicates having over 90% of rock-forming minerals and non-silicate comprising of oxides, sulfates, sulfides, carbonates, halides, and native elements.

James Darius D. Deciar || 11 Einstein

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What I learned most from our unit on Earth's characteristics and subsystems was how these features work together to make our planet habitable. The impact of environmental factors like temperature, gravity, and water availability may seem small at first, but closer inspection reveals their true significance. Modifying even one of these would have a massive effect on our standard of living.

Further, the Earth is divided into four distinct systems, or spheres. The geosphere is the first sphere and is composed of the solid rock that makes up the interior and exterior of the planet. The second system consists of the small portion of Earth that can sustain life, often referred to as the biosphere. The third system contains the hydrosphere, which consists of the regions of Earth covered by vast quantities of water. The fourth system is the atmosphere, which acts as a blanket to keep the planet warm, as well as a source of oxygen for life and carbon dioxide for plant growth. These five enormous and intricate systems all work together to keep Earth habitable.

Kate Christine T. Laurenciano || 11-Einstein

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That minerals are almost everywhere, from tin cans to pans, from road lanes to planes, from gold bars to cars. I learned how to classify them. You classify if they're metallic or non-metallic. I also learned how you claim and turn minerals into those everyday objects. I have realized that without minerals, our world wouldn't be the same as minerals are both important to nature and human kind.

Joshua Miguel B. Riveral
11-Newton

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Insights about the Characteristics of Earth and its Subsystems

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Insights about the Characteristics of Earth and its Subsystems

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It's quite amazing that Earth has its own way of keeping life on earth. By having the right temperature, distance from the sun, the right nutrients, and a universal solvent, we are able to continue living on Earth. Everyday it cultivates life, and then preserve them.

These characteristics can also be found in subsystems that helps preserve life on Earth. These subsystems are: Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Geosphere and Atmosphere.
They are interconnected and co-exist with the help of another subsystems to keep the cycle going. Without 1 of any systems, it is impossible to keep life on Earth.

Elisha Kirsten Burbon || 11-Curie-Newton

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These two simple words that we encounter in our everyday life mean so much more than we take it as. They are everywhere around us, which make them important as they complete the structure of our planet. You won't be reading this from your gadget right now if it weren't for minerals, right? Not only minerals, but rocks also contribute as building materials, cars, roads, and even cosmetics! In conclusion, rocks and minerals all help sustain our daily needs which is why we must continue utilizing them for us to develop even more.

Seane Villamarin | 11-Newton

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At first, I wasn't that interested in learning about rocks and minerals, but as we progressed, I realized that these rocks and minerals play an important role in our everyday lives. So many things we use everyday come from these minerals, like the mobile devices and laptops we use to watch and learn about many things. So much of the technology we use today are made from these mineral resources. The buildings we live in are made from them, they can be found everywhere. So this made me appreciate rocks and minerals more because our lives wouldn't be the same without them. Sometimes we take these things for granted, so this opened my eyes to just how important rocks and minerals are to us people.

enrico lagarejos 11-rutherford

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important takeaway on rocks and minerals

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important takeaway on rocks and minerals

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some of us might be wondering why we are learning about rocks and minerals. even i sometimes think to myself why would i even bother learning rocks and minerals? but then i realized, almost everything is made out of minerals. i realized that i wouldnt have utensils to eat my food with,  a refrigerator to store food, or even a cellphone to type what i am writing at this very moment. if there were no minerals, i probably wouldnt be alive. hence, humans depend on rocks and minerals because they have properties that majorly help us to build and develop.

alasco, keara

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Hold on, stop, and look around! As time continues to pass by, we also begin to find and incorporate simple things and make it something special. For instance, a rock, by itself, would be useless, but if you focus on the function and importance of it throughout different processes, you begin to realize that a lot of the present structures and objects were made with the help of rocks and minerals. Without the research and discovery of minerals, we wouldn’t have our gadgets, laptops, or even a house to live in. It’s even more fascinating how nature cycles through different layers of earth through geological processes, which also cycles the minerals that are found near them. It’s amazing how a random, small, non-living piece of matter, that we thought was insignificant, was actually a key factor of what makes the present.

Kurt Donnel B. Bulanhagui | 11-Rutherford

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After studying rocks and minerals, I've come to understand that minerals make up everything we utilize, including our bodies. My perception has changed from before, when I hear the phrase mineral. The only items that spring to mind are crystals, diamonds, gold, and silver. But minerals do more than only give us a brightly colored physique; they also support us in our daily activities. For instance, calcium and phosphorus build bones, and fluorite is used to whiten teeth.

Javen Ashlee C. Miranda
G11 - Galilei

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The subsystems, known as "spheres", consist of the "geosphere" (earth), "hydrosphere" (water), "biosphere" (living organisms), and "atmosphere" (air). Each sphere can be further divided into smaller sub-spheres. These spheres interact and impact each other in ways that regulate the climate, drive geologic activity, and sustain all life on Earth. Without their proper functioning, the Earth would become uninhabitable, resulting in the extinction of all life.

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I have gained insight into the essential role of rocks and minerals in the development of countless processes and materials we are surrounded by. Contrary to common assumption, rocks are not simply inanimate objects; instead, they facilitate the creation of numerous practical and valuable items present today. Mining minerals from rocks has enabled building facilities, engineering gadgets and appliances, and much more through the minerals extricated from it. Additionally, the research of rocks and minerals allows geologists, researchers, and other scientists to delve into the past and explore the fundamentals of life. Moreover, the utilization of rocks and minerals in the current day facilitates the growth of agriculture and the progression of technology. In conclusion, rocks and minerals make up an indispensable part of our existence and the framework of life we now enjoy.

Welch Allyn F. Vocal
11-Rutherford

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Although they may appear simple on the surface, rocks and minerals have tremendous worth and significance. Since they are employed in nearly all of the modern technologies we use, if not all of them, these resources play a significant role in our daily life. Many of the modern technology we use would not exist or would be unusable without these minerals.

How these minerals and rocks are formed is incredible. They are produced as a result of several conditions and processes, which are evidently at work in the rock cycle.

-Kyle Gabriel M. Berdan | 11 - Rutherford

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How fascinating and illuminating it is to learn that a single solid, inorganic material holds great significance in our life. I haven't thought for a while that the tectonic plates' movements influence the placement of various minerals beneath the Earth's surface and how tectonic settings can be our map for finding specific minerals. I was amazed by the different methods humans developed for extracting minerals from their ores: heavy media separation, magnetic separation, floatation, and heap leaching, to name a few; all of these so that the extracted minerals can be utilized in our daily life. What Lesson 2 truly taught me was that the materials we utilized every day were composed of minerals; we were just unaware of them. Just like our glittering galaxy stars above us, minerals, though the smallest of all the stars,  is also our source of life scattered underneath us.

Kharl Anfernie M. Opeñano
11 - Galilei

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This module has assisted me in improving my capabilities and knowledge as a student. I used to think all rocks were the same, which is probably not a good mindset. However, as I complete each assignment in this module, I've become more acquainted with the various types of rocks and minerals and how they differ from each another. I was also shocked to see that minerals are present everywhere we go. They can be found in our neighborhoods, homes, and even our bodies! Knowing this, made me truly appreciate how everything we do is made possible by minerals.

Cyriz Fate M. Bambalan
11-Curie-Mendel

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Rocks and minerals, two of the most valuable things on Earth, is important in our daily lives. I've learnt about the process of rocks which is amusing because the cycle shows evolution like us. Minerals can be found anywhere, anytime; most of the things we use in our everyday lives are composed of mineral/s, even the smallest part of your tv remote control still consists of mineral. Rocks also have a great function, useful in the construction industry, interior designing etc. We might see these things sometimes as too common and just settling down on the Earth, but remember that we benefit so much from these things; without it, our lives cannot be so much easier.

Trisha P. Padlan | 11- Curie/Newton

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Throughout the whole discussion about the lesson about Characteristics of Earth and its Subsystems, I realized that the entirety of it is a huge spider web in which even a teeny tiny bit of change can affect the whole thing. I can say that after this lesson, I understood more why and how the distance of the Earth from the Sun, presence of light on the Earth, importance of Earth's Atmosphere and Ozone Layer, having a favorable Climatic Condition, presence of Water and Earth's gravitational pull can change an entire ecosystem. In addition, the earth's subsystems that's composed of atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere functions not independently but together, dependent on the relationship between these subsystems. In conclusion, the characteristics of earth and its subsystems are heavily correlated topics; an incredibly complex system that seems simple from the outside view but not quite.

Ayesha V. Vergara | 11-Mendel

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I never really thought about the rocks around me before, nor did i know that minerals are involves in everything that I consume and use. This module made me understand and realize that rocks and minerals, though some may be seen commonly, have certain value and importance in our world. Without these materials, most of the things and objects we use today would not be produced, thus letting us live the hard way. This topic also made me understand that there is much more in rocks, in minerals, and the process that which they are formed. Soon, I would understand and take all of this information into heart deeper, and hopefully all the things I have learned so far would  keep me fascinated in the wonders of earth science.

ATILANO, LEANNE B. || 11 : Curie - Einstein

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To sum up everything that I have learned in this quarter, I found out that we can find minerals inside the rocks and rocks take time before they can become a rock. There are many factors that are needed to consider in order to generate or produce rocks and minerals such as the temperature, density, and so on. There are also the three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. All of them are interconnected and can be produced with the materials from the other two rocks as mentioned in the rock cycle.

One thing I have learned for sure is that like these rocks and minerals, humans evolve too. With our critical thinking to innovate for something new and contribute to a field, new methods and stuff were introduced.

Jenard Latorre || 11-Galilei

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As society along with its devices evolves, the usage of minerals as raw materials to power these devices (e.g. gadgets) and to create other raw materials, especially in the construction industry has increased, thus the worldwide consumption of minerals has risen to keep up with the global demand for these minerals. Though it is advantageous to humanity that our machines and the knowledge being acquired to create them continue to develop, however, keep in mind that the minerals needed are non-renewable resources that could deplete at any time. The processes of extracting these minerals have also impacted our environment negatively as mine explorations, constructions, operations, and maintenance may lead to land use change, as well as deforestation, erosion, contamination, and alteration of soil profiles, contamination of local streams and wetlands. Therefore, to extend the amount of time that we have of using minerals, we should practice preserving them by purchasing products in moderation.

Katrina Lauren T. Manalili | 11-Rutherford

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Looking back at the topics, I would’ve never thought that rocks and minerals could get this complicated. It was first established that minerals are naturally occurring substances while rocks are made up of two or more of these said minerals. The lessons deepened my understanding about the Earth as it explored interesting subjects such as the different types of rocks; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic and their formation which is summarized and visualized in the rocks cycle. Through these lessons, I’ve come to realize that rocks are not just rocks, they have a built presence and importance in the surface of the Earth and behind those rocks is a process — a story — of their formation and their history of long ago.

Minerals were also further explored, especially the different types of the mineral resources and how they can be formed or where they can be accumulated. I was introduced to the tectonic setting which made the understanding easier for me as it visualized the geological process that occurs due to plate tectonics and how these movements result in the formation of different kinds of minerals in varying environments. Minerals have become such integral parts of human society due to how minerals are used and integrated in the everyday things we use.

Overall, my main takeaways about my learning are that minerals and rocks are important as they play an important role in the formation of human society and how they predate our own.

Randie Ferdinand F. Rafin | 11 - Galilei

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I always thought rocks and minerals were a simple topic back then. However, I was proven wrong. This lesson has deepened my knowledge of this topic. It taught me the different physical properties and processes of minerals. I also realized that minerals majorly contribute to our economy.

Llana Daniella R. Botin | 11 - Galilei

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Rocks are made up of two or more minerals while a mineral is a naturally occurring substance with definite chemical and physical properties. I realized that rocks and minerals is important in our everyday life since it is used in economic and industrial products. Basically we cannot live without rocks and minerals.

CABANSAG, ANGELICA S. || 11- Einstein

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This lesson deepened our knowledge on the different types of rocks and minerals, as well as their different characteristics.

Rocks are more than just building blocks of the Earth's surface. It comes from different structures and it has various uses. Same as minerals, these are naturally occuring elements that have a particular structure. Both of which plays an important role in our lives.

De Leon, Serena Gabrielle C.
11 - Galilei

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I have learned that rocks go through a never ending cycle, specific rocks transform into other rocks by means of specific processes

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Calderon, Ehra Amika G. | 11-Curie/Galilei

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Calderon, Ehra Amika G. | 11-Curie/Galilei

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are the three types of rock. When molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies, igneous rocks form. Sedimentary rocks form when particles settle out of water or air, or when minerals precipitate from water. They build up in layers. Existing rocks undergo metamorphism when they are altered by heat, pressure, or reactive fluids such as hot, mineral-laden water. The majority of rocks are composed of minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the Earth's crust.

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A rock is a solid mineral collection. Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are the three main types of rock, distinguished by how they are sourced and formed. A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with distinct chemical and physical properties, atomic structure, and composition. Rocks are typically composed of two or more minerals that have been mixed together by geological processes. Granite, for example, is an igneous rock composed primarily of different proportions of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica as interlocked crystals; sandstone, on the other hand, is a sedimentary rock composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica as grains compacted and cemented into each other.

John Bernard F. Calderon | 11-Mendel

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It is apparent that the Earth supports life — as such factors for one to live has been sought within — and us, living things, harness them to civilization. Through this lesson, I was able to scientifically identify these factors and characteristics of the Earth that, hence, prove life — life forms live, civilize.

CERVANTES, JAOSCH MARCELL V.

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A mineral is an organic substance that occurs in nature with unique atomic structures, chemical compositions, and physical qualities.
In most cases, two or more minerals that have been combined together by geological processes make up rocks.

Mangmang, Stephanie Gwen R. || 11 - Galilei

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I am not the kind of person to be interested in rocks and minerals but as we furthered our lesson about it, I realized that it is not that bad and is somehow interesting. The rock cycle is an amazing process starting from how it is formed and to the different changes that the rock undergoes. It is also surprising to know that there are many things around you that are made out of minerals that starts with our household items  to the things that we use in our everyday lives.

Ianna Cassie Magsino
11-Mendel

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I learned that rocks are formed in a series of cycle, undergoing at many natural processes which then formed different kind of rocks. I also learned that minerals are necessary on our daily lives, it help us to sustain our daily matters because of the materials which is made from various of minerals.
Aurick Dwayne C. Oliveros | 11-Galilei

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A mineral is a natural substance of inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties. Since the beginning of Copper Age mining has become a very important economic activity of mankind. This form of economic activity still contributes a sizable amount to the economic development of countries.

Minerals sometimes occur on the earth’s crust but most of the time are buried below the surface.
Danielle Ocasla 11-rutherford

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I never thought that a discussion about rocks and minerals would be so broad.

Rocks and minerals used to be so simple for me. I see them literally everyday! To my surprise, there were many details I didn't know about them. I didn't know rocks and minerals can have so many further classifications. I didn't know the series of events that happen when a rock is formed (or transformed). I didn't know what a mineral is and its characteristics. I didn't know that minerals have many physical properties. I didn't know all of these... but now I do.

Earth is constantly evolving, and as small as rocks and minerals may seem, they are a big part of this evolution. They help us to develop new technologies. They are used in our everyday lives. Our use of rocks and minerals includes as building material, cosmetics, cars, roads, and appliances. Minerals can also be consumed in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the body.

Rocks and minerals are present in everything, everywhere! As stewards of this planet we call "home," it would just be fair and right that we protect and conserve them, especially since these resources benefit us in a whole LOT of ways, don't you think?

Aisley Keith B. Medina
11 - Curie - Newton

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Minerals are precious. They help us in making our everyday lives easier. They can be found anywhere. Molina 11-galilei

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Today’s lesson made me realize the importance of minerals and how utilizing them can bring significant change in our lives. Based on the lectures, minerals can be used in agriculture, medicine, economics, manufacturing, and more. With this, we can say that it is essential. It is a foundation for many items like phones, glass, or even toothpaste.

In addition, extracting minerals is a process that takes time, and most of the minerals are non-renewable. That is why they are precious. So as responsible human beings, we should not take these minerals and rocks for granted because they are a gift from nature.

Julie Andrea M. Robles   |   11 - Mendel

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1. Rock comes in three different varieties.
You know, there are many different types of rocks.
There are three distinct categories.
They are metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous.

2. Minerals make up rocks.
There are so many distinct types of rocks because they all contain different minerals.

3. The source of igneous rock is molten magma.
The extremely hot material found in volcanoes is molten magma!
When the magma cools, it transforms into rock. Depending on whether the magma cooled below the Earth's surface or on its surface, there are two main forms of igneous rock. If it has cooled from below, it is plutonic rock, and if it has cooled from above, it is volcanic rock.
Several igneous rock types include slate and pumice.

4. Rock made by sediment is fairly prevalent. Sand, dirt, and small stones are used to create its layers.  As additional layers are added on top, the bottom layers become more condensed over time.

Chalk, sandstone, shale, and limestone are all examples of sedimentary rock types.

5. Rock that has undergone metamorphosis has experienced intense pressure and heat.

Rocks that have been subjected to a lot of pressure and heat are the source of metamorphic rock.

The Earth's movements can produce pressure and heat.

After all, it is constantly moving!

Slate and marble are two examples of metamorphic rocks.

Metallized Rocks Intense heat and/or pressure from within caused the igneous or sedimentary rocks that now make up metamorphic rocks to transform.
The extreme heat and/or pressure present in the Earth's crust caused metamorphic rocks, which were formerly igneous or sedimentary rocks, to transform.

They have a crystalline texture that is frequently "squashed" (foliated or banded).

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6. Rocks are the subject of geology.

Rocks are the subject of geology, and geologists are those who study them.

They research the earth's geological history as well as the minerals that each rock contains.

7. Earth receives space debris!

Although space pebbles occasionally fall to Earth, they usually end up in the ocean. Meteorites are the name for these rocks.

When you witness a shooting star, a piece of space rock is actually entering the atmosphere. Whenever a shooting star appears, a piece of space rock is actually entering the atmosphere.

8. In ores, you can locate silver and gold.

Ores are the name for some rocks.

Ores are rocks that contain precious metals like silver and gold.

9.  The use of rocks dates back millions of years. They were utilized by humans to create tools and weapons millions of years ago. We now employ them in the  construction of vehicles like cars, houses, and even airplanes!

10.  Minerals and rocks are used in your home. Did you aware that some of the items we use at home contain rocks?

like soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, and batteries.

Danela Althea R. Anonuevo 11- Curie; Galilei

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What I have learned from this entire quarter is that minerals are a very valuable thing that we need in our everyday life. Without them, our modern luxuries would not exist and life would be harder in general. Luckily we do have minerals. And through my time learning this topic. I have come to realize that the things around us may seem to be simple at first glance, or have specific functions, how they are made is very complicated. Even things like pencils and paper require lots of manpower, and people typically waste them.

Justice B. Tiamson | 11-Einstien

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We find minerals everywhere. All the things we use in our daily lives are all composed of minerals, albeit not obvious at times.

Finishing this lesson, I learned that Earth is a wonderful planet to be in. It provides everything that we need naturally. Through geologic processes, valuable materials are yielded, which we then transform into something more useful and convenient.

However, we tend to take these for granted. Although mining is important, it should still be properly regulated to minimize environmental destruction. Mining sustainably and ethically would promise a bright and comfortable life for our future generations

Althea Hyacinth Q. Ponesto
Grade 11 - Galilei

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Ever since I was a young boy, I have always been interested in rocks and minerals, it all stems from when I watched one episode of breaking bad, where Hank Schrader, a DEA Detective hunting down Heisenberg, who turns out to be his brother in law Walter White, gains a new hobby, mineral collecting, and even though some people like Walt Jr, think that Hank is collecting rocks, he says that they are actually minerals. Ever since watching that episode of breaking bad, I have been invested in minerals (not rocks tho). And flash forward to grade 11, sir Marc Paolo Gian Ferrero Rocher Cloza is teaching us about minerals and rocks and ores and other stuff, and im like, woah this is just like in breaking bad where Hank Schrader is all about that mineral collection, and that this entire lesson is a breaking bad reference. Anyway, rocks are really cool.

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Honestly, during the first lesson about minerals, I wasn’t that interested. All I know about it was they’re buried underneath us lol. Now that I’ve learned about them, I have realized that they’re pretty much an essential for our lives. Most of the things that we use now have minerals in them. We are in a so-called “iron age” so I think that the use of minerals is very important for us.

George C. Villasfer II | 11-Newton

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Rocks and minerals used to be some very simple words for me. I always thought that there wasn't really much to learn about these, because in my mind, they were just rocks and minerals that can be used for different tools. But, when I watched that certain video in one of the activities in this website, it made me realize that rocks and minerals is a huge part of our daily lives. Almost everything we use from the phones that we always have in hand, down to the kitchen counters that we cook in, rocks and minerals are involved. They aren't just "simple" rocks and minerals. They are a big part of everyone's life.

Jullienne R. Agpaoa 11-Curie-Galilei

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The most memorable thing that stuck with me throughout the lesson was that rocks are of different structure, origin and use despite just being a "filler" in Earth's crust while at the same time covering it.

Cruz, Winona Francine A.
Galilei

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My knowledge on rocks and minerals has deepened thanks to our discussions and this website. Given that nearly everything that we use on a daily basis is composed of minerals, we are surrounded by them more than you may realize. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with crystalline structures where its chemical compositions can either be constant or varies within certain limits. I also learned that these minerals have different properties and classifications based on its composition. On the other hand, there are three distinct classifications for rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The rock cycle show the process and periods that rocks go through during each transformation.

Discovering and exploring the various interesting attributes of rocks and minerals has been a wonderful adventure that helped me understand their significance in our lives.

Pederio, Ericka S.
11 - Curie/Rutherford

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Rocks and minerals are interrelated, and we may not notice it but, we can find them all around us even in out households. Rocks form the landscapes around us and contain the valuable resources we use called minerals. After studying the different rocks and minerals, it occurred to me that the different kinds of items/materials that we have in our possessions were all made possible because of minerals. Minerals are so important in our lives because these are the reason on why technology was developed and different kinds of materials and items were made to make the life of a human easier. Minerals can also be nutrients in which we need to live a healthy life and strengthen our body.

Shania Vianelle S. Sampang
11 - Curie - Newton

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During the lessons, I learned many things about geology and earth science which revolved around rocks and minerals. It was interesting to learn and understand the different concepts on how rocks and minerals were made and how it impacts and is being used in our daily lives. I learned about the different types of rocks, how they were made, and why it is also important for us to know and understand how these things come handy in our daily lives.

Kendra Marquez | Einstein

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Rocks and Minerals may seem like a simple topic, but as I learned more about them through this website and discussions, I realized that they are very complicated and broad. But those two have such importance and impact on the earth and even us humans. Notice that rocks and minerals are everywhere and are used in our daily lives. They can be used in agriculture, engineering,  and many more.

There are three types of rocks - those are igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks. They are formed through a process called the rock cycle. On the other hand, minerals are non-living, are solids, have crystalline structure, form naturally, and has defined chemical composition.

Learning about rocks and minerals is super interesting despite the many pieces of information needed to be understood.

Karrylle Hazel Anne M. Yson
11 - Newton

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During our first discussion, when I first heard that we were learning about these, my initial thought was, why do we need to learn about them? What is the importance of learning this? and now, after getting knowledge about it, It is fun to learn about the different kinds of rocks and how they were made. We knowingly use things that are made up of rocks and minerals, like our houses, our cars, the roads, and many more. Learning about it was fun and interesting.

Johanne Narice SE. Catindig
11- Newton

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A gist of the processes involved in our everyday lives

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A gist of the processes involved in our everyday lives

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I've learned a great deal about rocks and minerals. When I first saw the processes involved in rocks and minerals, I was overwhelmed. "How am I supposed to understand this?" I wondered. But as I learned more terms, the intricate diagrams became so simple. As I learned more about them, I realized how important these processes, such as mineral formation and extraction, are in our daily lives.

From the gadgets we use, and the food we eat, are somehow related to rocks and minerals, due to the process of how they are made.

de Guzman, Rae Cassandra S.
11-Galilei

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At first i thought all rocks were the same. It was weird but fun to learn that there are many types of rocks, each with their own unique qualities. The fact that each rock has their own origin story can be a metaphor for life as a whole. Rocks are still rocks, whether they come from the cooling of magma, or the compaction of sediments,  or when they're subjected to heat and pressure, and I think that's neat.

Giancarlo P. Villamor | 11 - Rutherford

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rocks and minerals: cells of our equipments

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rocks and minerals: cells of our equipments

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Observe the things you have in your home. What are they made of? Out of minerals? Or out of rocks?

How do they differ?
Minerals are naturally occurring substances with distinctive chemical and physical properties, composition and atomic structure. On the other hand, rocks are made up of 2 or more minerals that were mixed up through different geological processes.

How did I compare them to cells?
Cells, as we all know them, are the building blocks of life. The thought goes the same with rocks and minerals. Almost all the equipments and products we use are composed of them. From the cosmetics we apply on our face to the glass we use to apply those cosmetics on or to look out on the window.

We live in a society where rocks and minerals are abundant. They help us in many different ways. Take note, they might be helpful, but they're still limited. We must conserve and use our resources properly.

ref:
https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/rocks-and-minerals/#:~:text=A%20mineral%20is%20a%20naturally,mixed%20up%20through%20geological%20processes.

symmon jerom s. buenaventura
11 -  curiegalilei

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They are a fundamental part of modern living. It provides many uses ranging from simple seasonings that we use on food to towering and complex structures that we use in our everyday lives. Without our current level of knowledge today about utilizing minerals, almost everything that makes our lives easier like clothes that give us warmth, transportation that takes us from point a to b, and most importantly a place we could call home, they would all be non-existent without minerals. So we must learn to not take them for granted, especially because every bit contributes to the damage in our environment and it is up to us to minimize that since we all live in the same world.

Leus Tabornal | 11 - Rutherford

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I learned about rocks and minerals. What are their importance and differences. As student, if you heard rocks it's like just a simple rock like why should we be studying this? but as you go on and listen to the lessons you will understand that rocks isn't just a simple rock but you will see how interesting rocks are made, purpose and where they came from.

Maria Kiara T. Capistrano || 11-Einstein