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Canada mines more minerals than any other country in the world. Scholars with a sample must determine how to get the mineral out while preserving as much of the rock as possible. They analyze the data and compare methodology while understanding how the activity compares to copper mining.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have scholars determine the amount of the mineral and the waste by both mass and percent
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware of any food allergies
- If any pupils are food insecure, consider the ethics of using food to experiment and possibly offering a few extra cookies for them to eat
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