School education in the third millennium

School education in the third millennium

Exploring the role of stones in human life

Document Type : Original Article

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1 sixth grade student at Misagh Elementary School, Mahvalat City, Khorasan Razavi Province
2 sixth grade student at Misagh Elementary School, Mahvalat County, Khorasan Razavi Province
10.22034/jsetm.2025.533073.1080
Abstract
Stones are one of the main components of the Earth and have played a vital role in human life since ancient times. From primitive tools to modern construction, from ornamental jewelry to medicinal raw materials, stones have always accompanied mankind. This article aims to familiarize teenagers with the types of stones, their applications in daily life, architecture, medicine, industry and culture. The research method is based on library studies of reliable Persian sources. The article is written in simple and understandable language for teenagers to familiarize them with the values ​​hidden in the heart of stones.

In addition to the above, stones have played a decisive role in the formation of human civilizations. From the pyramids of Egypt to the ancient temples of Iran, from the paved roads of ancient Rome to the castles of medieval Europe, all of them are evidence of the importance of this natural element. Stones are not only construction tools, but also living documents of the Earth's past, recording the history of millions of years of biological and geological changes. With the development of technology, the use of stones in fields such as nanotechnology, electronics, new energies and pharmaceuticals has also increased.

This article attempts to invite teenagers to the wonderful world of stones by providing scientific, factual and at the same time attractive information; a world that, upon closer inspection, is full of mysteries and inspiration for scientific and artistic creativity.
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