Mining for Chocolate: Activity on the Impact of Resource Extraction

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Grades 3-5, 6-8

Mining for Chocolate

SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Minerals, Personal Consumption

Resource Overview

After matching everyday products to their natural sources, students “mine” chocolate chip cookies to discover possible impacts of mining operations.

The Kennecott Copper Mine in Utah, one of the sources of raw materials described in the reading.

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