Resource Overview
After matching everyday products to their rock or mineral sources, students “mine” chocolate chip cookies to discover the impacts of many mining operations.
Students will be able to:
- Use observation to make an estimation.
- Identify the difficulties of mining ore from the earth.
- Describe how mining operations can affect the land.
- Examine the opportunity costs associated with full-scale mining operations and name two examples.
- Match everyday items with the ore from which they are made.
Features of This Resource
- Includes discussion of economic concepts such as opportunity cost
- Students reach fun “ah-ha” moment
- Mining Area Grid gives concrete way for students to consider how mining affects other species and natural resources
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