Students 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.

In this grammar worksheet, students underline the redundant phrases in twenty sentences. Students explain why each phrase is a redundant phrase.

Students identify the wind direction. In this weather activity, students use a weather vane to find the wind direction. Students complete a worksheet.

Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on mining and geological engineering which includes the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, outlook, and earnings.

The physical characteristics, history, and mining of gold in California are examined in this thorough site.

Article on lignite that includes general information as well as a history of lignite mining and a summary of the geology of lignite deposits. The second section presents more detailed information about lignite geology in Arkansas.

This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce young scholars to the various phases involved in mining,...

Easy-to-understand information and a colorful diagram on the underground and surface mining methods used for extracting coal.

The USGS offers maps of the locations of mines and mineral processing plants. You can find the sources for everything from aluminum to zircon!

This teacher's guide consisting of 10 activity based learning exercises defines what a mineral deposit is and how a mineral deposit is identified and measured, how the mineral resources are extracted, how the mining site is reclaimed,...

A listing of PDF files on indium and its mining and sources. Check out this great resource!

The National Parks Service properties are used for a variety of reasons. This website will explore how the land is used for mining, by indigenous people, and much more.

This informative site delves into the difficulty of prospecting for gold. A detailed description of placer deposits and lode gold is included in this site.

The U.S. Geological Survey offers a nice listing of available documents on cadmium and cadmium mining.

A site that reviews over the mining of minerals, oils, and gasses in the National Parks. Understand that programs that are put in place to ensure the mining is done responsibility and does not affect the parks resources.

This is an educational game that teaches about the mining industry. Participants must register for a user ID but it is quick to do. Once inside, you have access to detailed information about geology, exploration and development,...

What minerals are in your toothpaste? A pencil? A telephone? This interactive resource adapted from the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the variety of minerals used in everyday items found in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and yards.

Mining engineers are described here along with all other types of engineers. The report also gives prospective earnings and a prediction of the future of a career.

Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.

During your lifetime, you will use more than a million pounds of rocks, minerals, and metals. Dig through this web site and find out how.

General information about the consumption and mining of gold.

This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.

The sandstone formations in Wallace, Nova Scotia are examined as is the geological history of the area and development of the town. Artifacts, authentic photos, and stories of the people are included.

In this lesson, students learn about major landforms (e.g., mountains, rivers, plains, valleys, canyons and plateaus) and how they occur on the Earth's surface. They learn about the civil and geotechnical engineering applications of...