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\nMining in a Nutshell\n

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\nYour class will love this geology-inspired set of activities that demonstrate the processes through which we are able to use mineral resources. They describe the major steps that a company must follow from initial discovery of a mineral...\n
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\n\"Minerals\n\n
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\nMinerals and the Products of Mining\n

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\nStudents explain any perceived relationship between mineral resources and political/economic power. They test knowledge through puzzles and classroom activities and research different minerals and educate one another about their...\n
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\nMining and Land Reclamation - A Classroom Simulation\n

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\nStudents simulate mining mineral resources using cookies. In this earth science lesson, students analyze the cost and profits in mining. They write a lab report about the activity.\n
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\nGeology Rocks\n

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\nStudents discuss information relating to Illinois geology. They examine top mineral resources in Illinois to find detailed information about geodes and where they can be found. Students complete geode lab to explore external structure of...\n
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\nExploring Caves\n

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\nStudents explain why many caves have become National Parks. They determine that caves provide shelter from enemies, and from bad weather in the summer or the winter, and provide certain mineral resources. They discover that ancient art...\n
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\nExploration Activities\n

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\nStudents examine the stages in finding, removing, and processing mineral resources. They participate in the \"Exploration Hunt\" and \"Leasing Mineral Rights\" activities to better get a handle on their studying.\n
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\nOur Earth: Storehouse of Natural Resources\n

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\nStudents listen to an explanation of the science of the mining industry and create a geological map of Africa. They discuss the uses of minerals and resources and research a natural mineral resource in their part of the world.\n
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\nNatural Resources Matter\n

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\nThis natural resources worksheet includes discussion activities about natural resources, 2 word searches, and a list of related books and videos.\n
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\nGood Vibrations Remote Sensing data Collection: Thermal Emission Spectrometer\n

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\nThe Mars Global Surveyor spent two years creating a mineral map of the planet Mars using thermal emission spectrometry. To help young astronomers understand this remote sensing instrument, have them simulate how data is collected and...\n
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\nA Burst of Light: Mineral Use in Fireworks\n

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\nStudents examine the role of minerals in industries. They use minerals that are found in the grocery store to complete flame tests. They complete an experiment using fireworks.\n
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\nAboriginal Use of Raw Materials\n

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\nWhat's the difference between base metals and precious metals? Experimenting with natural metals is an interesting way for kids to learn about the world around them. Use a resource that contains over 30 pages of worksheets and...\n
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\nDiscovering New Resources\n

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\nWhat is a natural resource, and what resources did the Lewis and Clark expedition seek? After reading an article on the mapping of the west, learners get into small groups to discuss the important natural resources of the period. They...\n
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\nEntering The Twilight Zone\n

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\nIn this activity sixth grade students get into groups and research a given ocean habitat. The major features of cold-seep communities are the objective but plenty information is given about other habitats which could be assigned to...\n
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\nMinerals and the Products of Mining\n

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\nStudents plot where minerals come from and have an awareness of how mineral use makes the world interdependent. They examine how to identify some sort of mineral products they use each day.\n
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\nLand Reinforcement\n

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\nFor this land reinforcement worksheet, students complete 7 matching questions, 2 short answer questions, and 1 essay question about key points from their chapter on land conservation.\n
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\nNatural Inquirer Ecosystem Article Lesson\n

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\nLearners discover new ways to preserve the ecosystem by completing graphic organizers.  In this environmental lesson plan, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer in small groups and fill out a graphic organizer based on...\n
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\nWho Are the Aliens in Our Inland Seas?\n

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\nYoung scholars work in teams to research specific landforms in Great Lakes Watershed, compile information into data table, and write legend explaining landform for children's book. Students then research area surrounding landform,...\n
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\nCookie Mining\n

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\nYoung scholars role play coal mining with chocolate chip cookies and try to make a \"profit\". They buy property (a cookie), equipment, pay for the mining operation and reclamation. They then receive money for the ore mined (chocolate...\n
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\nThe Robot Ranger\n

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\nLearners participate in an experiment to understand how robotic systems can estimate distances.  In this robotic ranger instructional activity, students measure the the time it takes for and object to move back and forth. ...\n
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\nEntering the Twilight Zone\n

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\nStudents describe major features of cold-seep communities and the process of chemosynthesis as it relates to organisms in each habitat.  In this deep-sea habitats lesson, students study the categorization of ocean habitats...\n
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\nMighty Minerals-We Use Them Everyday\n

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\nThird graders investigate the importance of knowing about rocks and minerals. They study the way in which many products are produced from rocks and minerals. Students are shown how we obtain many of the rocks and minerals we use.\n
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\nCool Corals\n

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\nStudents explore corals and polyps.  In this coral reef lesson students divide into groups and prepare a written report. \n
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\nNatural Resources and Your Christmas Tree\n

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\nIn this natural resources and your Christmas tree worksheet, students read about the raw materials used to make items associated with Christmas trees, match 12 items with materials, then color a picture.\n
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\nWhat's The Plan?\n

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\nLearners identify how the human activities in the state of Maryland have changed/ evolved over the last 50 years. They evaluate a land planning document and prepare a fictitious planning document for a given area of land.\n
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