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- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students undertake a series of experiments and activities related to geology, especially in Connecticut. They evaluate types of rocks, minerals, and crystals, exploring the main concepts of geology. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and become familiar with Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) as a national environmental issue and as a local issue in Pennsylvania. They determine the relationship between industry and AMD. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore reasons for supporting and opposing hydraulic mining. It was the most efficient and used mining method until 1884. A simulated court hearing is held where a decision is made whether to allow the continued use of this mining method. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students study the local geological history by examining various types of geological evidence. They build a multi-coloured plasticene model and drill with a straw to show the rock layering. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students examine different types of geological evidence. They discover how to use a geological time scale and observe the history of events in the layers of soils. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the world of mining and explain its importance in daily life. After describing how companies search for mineral deposits, they examine the environmental consequences of mining as well as the positive aspects. The lesson concludes with students participating in a mine reclamation research project. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use quantitative data that they gather to figure out where there is an ore body in their model. They describe how geologists could use similar information in order to figure geologic patterns and geologic history for a specific area. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the formation of petroleum resources. Through research they discover the location and geological history of petroleum producing areas in Saskatchewan as well as explore the theory and practice of seismic exploration. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students investigate the mining of potash and how it is used after going through a production process. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students also review the basic mining techniques and how they are used. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students answer questions that are related to factors that determine the type of mining used? They are able to answer questions after reading the assignment. Some questions that are asked: Briefly describes the steps of surface mining. List three facts about surface mining. Full Review »
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