"To stimulate student's interest in learning and to deepen their understanding of natural resources is vital! Your materials help us do that." -- Joanne Marziani - Maryland
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Packets

#1 - A Study of the Earth

#2 - Everything Comes From Our Natural Resources

#3 - Everyday Uses of Minerals

#4 - Creating a Universe
    Videos of the Elements (Univ. of Nottingham)

#5 - Natural Resources We Use

Individual Lessons

Global Science Document - free Download

Mining 101 Slideshow - (55 MB, MS PowerPoint)

Mining 101 Slideshow (as pdf) - (19 MB, PDF)

Mining 101 Teacher's Notes - (4 MB, PDF)

“Copper: More Than Metal” (Download PDF, 2.5MB)16-page highlighting the importance of copper. Written for grades 5-12, it provides a general overview of the mining process from exploration to post-closure activities. Includes hands-on activities.

“Molybdenum: Helping to Build a Strong Future” (Download PDF, 8MB) 16-page unit highlighting the importance of molybdenum. It provides a general overview of the mining process from exploration to post-closure activities and the many ways molybdenum is used.