People have used salt since prehistoric times. It was used to season foods, to preserve mummies, and even as money. The modern word "salary" comes from a Latin word that means "money given to buy salt."
Write a report about the uses and importance of salt in our lives. To do so, you will need to research and draw conclusions about this mineral resource. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is salt? How is it formed?
How do people collect salt?
What are some common uses of salt?
What are some unusual uses of salt?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learned in the note-taking boxes.
You may use search engines to research other Web sites. Or research salt at the library. When you have finished, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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