Intermediate students enjoy the opportunity to learn about mineral resources and mining. It is all new to them! This resource is written with a thematic approach to mining and Earth science, designed for intermediate curriculum and integrates learning across the curriculum subjects (Science, Math, Social Studies, Art, English). Students examine mining in the past, present and future. They are introduced to rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, mining and geology in BC, how mineral resources are discovered and developed, how we use minerals and metals, mining careers, and mining and the environment.
The workshop consists of two parts:
Participating teachers receive a comprehensive support kit (valued at $400) which includes:
Intermediate
Pen or Pencil. Snacks and water to fuel them throughout the workshop.
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To participate in this workshop you will need to purchase a resource unit kit for $50 (see link below).
Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit on Mining Eventbrite link
https://intermediate-integrated-resource-unit-on-mining-sta-2023.eventbrite.ca
***Note: the cost for resource kits are not eligible for reimbursement from ProD funds***
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Add To My WorkshopsAndrea Eisler presents the in-service workshop for MineralsEd's Intermediate Integrated Resource Unit on Mining. She has been a part of MineralsEd’s team since 1998. While teaching at Inman Elementary in Burnaby Andrea continuously provided guidance on all resources and initiatives for intermediate classrooms and piloted them in her classes. She contributed to the development of MineralsEd's Earth Sciences resource unit and delivers our popular Junior Geologist classroom workshop.
Sarah joined the MineralsEd team as Program Coordinator in July 2020. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Sarah has always been passionate about the natural world, leading her to pursue a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. After moving out west in 2011, she then pursued an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of British Columbia which sparked her love of education. Sarah has explored many roles within the mining and education sectors and is excited to bring her experiences to the MineralsEd team. Sarah is responsible for communication with MineralsEd partners and schools, facilitation of MineralsEd programming and materials, and social media management. In her spare time Sarah enjoys gardening, baking, and spending time with her many pets.