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Arizona Challenge
For this Arizona worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about Arizona. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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A Burst of Light: Mineral Use in Fireworks
Young scholars 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.
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Nevada Vocabulary
In this matching terms and phrases worksheet, students use the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks about Nevada. Students write 10 answers.
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Nevada Crossword
In this Nevada worksheet, students explore the state of Nevada. Students complete a crossword puzzle containing eight different facts about Nevada.
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Metals
In this chemistry worksheet, learners use the clues at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle on metals. There are 21 clues to solve on the sheet.
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Minerals of the Earth
Students learn and practice identifying Earth's minerals and their properties. Working in small groups, they evaluate minerals. This is a well-described lesson plan, which students enjoy.
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Nevada Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, students read the statements about the state of Nevada. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Reading Comprehension: Simon Bolivar
In this reading comprehension/biography worksheet, students read 2 pages of information about Simon Bolivar. No comprehension questions are included, worksheets are for informational reading only.
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Tracking Trace Elements
In this trace elements worksheet, students use a chart showing trace element concentrations and a map to complete 4 short answer questions.
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Natural Resources and Your Christmas Tree
For 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.
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Sustainable Development
Twelfth graders explore the difference between natural and man-made environments. In this renewable resources lesson students evaluate the economic importance of resources.
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Fertilizers
Learners examine the nutrient makeup in fertilizers. In this plant nutrient lesson students see the effects of common fertilizers on plants.
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Earth Pockets
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science lesson, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and list items that...
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Horrible Harry Moves Up to Third Grade
In this literature based worksheet, students unscramble 14 words pertaining to the book Horrible Harry Moves Up to Third Grade.
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What is a Solution?
In this solutions worksheet, students read about how people first learned to use metals and to combine metals to form alloys. Students write an essay telling the story of how ancient people first learned to cause physical changes in metal.
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Minerals
Middle schoolers become aware of the amount of different kinds of minerals are needed to maintain our standard of living by observing the worksheet. They study how it requires production of 40,000 pounds of new minerals and metals every...
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A Burst of Light
Students discover the many uses of minerals in industry. They use minerals to conduct flame tests and to demostrate color. They practice safety tips in the lab.
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Getting to Work and Making Money
Students explain how geography and climate play a role in the professions that are unique to their city. They explain how geography and climate influence the forms of transportation in their city.
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Mining Technology: Cominco Copper Mine, Highland Valley, British Columbia
This fascinating site details the operation of copper mining in the Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia.
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Copper Mining in Michigan
This site contains information on mining copper in Michigan. This is a museum site that is dedicated to the history of copper mining.
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A Short History of Copper Mining
On this page you will find general information about copper, mining copper, and ghost towns.
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Copper Development Association
This organization supports the promotion and expansion of the global copper industry through its efforts in developing markets, engineering, and providing information. Also provides educational resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Boomtimes: 20th Century Mining Mojave Desert
This collection uses primary sources to explore twentieth-century mining in the Mojave Desert.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Bot Ec: Percentage of Copper in Ore
Suppose that you are building a new house. It will take about 90 kg (198 pounds) of copper to do the electrical wiring. In order to get the copper in the first place, someone needs to mine solid rock that contains copper, extract the...