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Bring the building blocks of rocks to life with this engaging, no-prep Minerals Doodle Notes & Quiz + PowerPoint resource. Designed to support Next Generation Science Standards, this set helps students explore key mineral properties like luster, streak, cleavage, and hardness—all while doodling, labeling, and annotating their way to deeper understanding.
What’s Included:
• 3 Differentiated Versions of the Doodle Notes (fill-in-the-blank and blank)
• Full-Color Answer Key
• Printable and Digital Quizzes + Answer Key
• 62-Slide PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations with visual aids and answer key support
How to Use:
• Use the slides to guide whole-group instruction or assign for independent review
• Add the notes to interactive notebooks (recommended 80% print size)
• Use as a bellringer, test review, sub plan, or homework activity
Perfect For:
• Middle school Earth Science
• Lessons on Earth's materials, geology, or rock-forming processes
• Visual learners and scaffolded instruction
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Supports NGSS-aligned instruction
✔ Reinforces difficult mineral vocabulary and concepts through visuals
✔ Easy to use with no prep needed
✏ Doodle Notes® is a trademarked term used with permission. Visit doodlenotes.org
Created by Black-Eyed Susan Science
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Minerals Doodle Notes & Quiz + PowerPoint | Earth Science NGSS Visual Activity
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Description
Bring the building blocks of rocks to life with this engaging, no-prep Minerals Doodle Notes & Quiz + PowerPoint resource. Designed to support Next Generation Science Standards, this set helps students explore key mineral properties like luster, streak, cleavage, and hardness—all while doodling, labeling, and annotating their way to deeper understanding.
What’s Included:
• 3 Differentiated Versions of the Doodle Notes (fill-in-the-blank and blank)
• Full-Color Answer Key
• Printable and Digital Quizzes + Answer Key
• 62-Slide PowerPoint and Google Slides presentations with visual aids and answer key support
How to Use:
• Use the slides to guide whole-group instruction or assign for independent review
• Add the notes to interactive notebooks (recommended 80% print size)
• Use as a bellringer, test review, sub plan, or homework activity
Perfect For:
• Middle school Earth Science
• Lessons on Earth's materials, geology, or rock-forming processes
• Visual learners and scaffolded instruction
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Supports NGSS-aligned instruction
✔ Reinforces difficult mineral vocabulary and concepts through visuals
✔ Easy to use with no prep needed
✏ Doodle Notes® is a trademarked term used with permission. Visit doodlenotes.org
Created by Black-Eyed Susan Science
Customer Tips:
★ Leave feedback under “My Purchases” to earn credit toward future products
★ Click the green ★ star at the top of the page to follow Black-Eyed Susan Science for updates, freebies, and sales!
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Hi David,
Thank you so much for leaving another review — I really appreciate it. I’m happy to hear that the Minerals Doodle Notes were a clear and simple way to introduce mineral properties, and that the visuals and coloring added a relaxing element for your students. It’s wonderful to know the format supported your emerging bilingual learners as well.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to follow me on Facebook for updates, new releases, and specials: https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.CMcCracken.
Thanks again, David — your continued feedback truly means a lot.
Warmly, Cristy Black-Eyed Susan Science
Hi Lillian,
Thank you so much for your kind words about the Minerals Doodle Notes! It makes me so happy to hear that doodle notes are one of your favorite teaching tools and that this set was a strong fit for your classroom.
If you have any requests for topics you would like to see covered with Doodle Notes, please email me at blackeyedsusanscience@gmail.com.
Warmly, Cristy Black-Eyed Susan Science
Hi again Stewart’s Learning Lab,
Thank you so much for another wonderful review! It’s always great to hear when a resource helps break down a tough concept and makes it easier for students to understand. Minerals can be a tricky topic, so I’m thrilled that this resource made learning more engaging for your 8th graders.
I also love knowing that your students enjoyed working through the material—when learning is fun, it sticks! If they liked this, they might also find the Spectrum Sleuth: Color Quest series a great way to reinforce key science concepts while adding a hands-on element.
Try all three for free:
ENERGY TRANSFER Spectrum Sleuth: Color Quest
MEASUREMENT Spectrum Sleuth: Color Quest
IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION Science Spectrum: Color by Code
I truly appreciate your continued support and the time you take to share your feedback. Wishing you and your students many more exciting science discoveries ahead!
Best,CristyBlack-Eyed Susan ScienceFollow on Facebook for updates & new resources: https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.CMcCracken/
Hi Evanglene,
Thank you so much for your review! I’m glad the resource worked well as an introduction to minerals in your Earth Science class. It’s wonderful to know it was engaging and adaptable for your diverse group of 6th graders. I truly appreciate your feedback and support!
Best,Cristy
Hi Megan,
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m so happy to hear that the doodle notes and PowerPoint made it easy for your students to follow along and visualize the content. I love how you used them to connect identifying minerals with lessons on physical processes and real-life applications—that’s such a great approach! I truly appreciate your continued support and thoughtful feedback!
Best,Cristy
