Rock Cycle: Mining Minerals

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Written By Gachuzee

QUICK VIEW

  • CW/HW: Mined mineral quick slideshow via Google Classroom.

  • DN: What is mining? (How is done? Why do we do it?)

Resources

LESSON OUTLINE

5min Students complete the Do Now by answering question in notebook.

15min Mining Mineral Cookie Simulation. Students mine cookies for chocolate and create waste (tailings).

5min Discussion. Sustainability and environmental impact of mining.

5min Good vs Bad Presentation. Teacher outlines and demonstrates how good and bad slideshow presentations differ. (Reminder)

15min Mining Waste Quick Slideshow. Students select a commonly mined mineral and create a slideshow about its pollution/human impact turned in via Google Classroom

5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.

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