Mining - Evaluating Sustainability
by Rebecca Bhasme
An overall view of mining, minerals, and their role in our everyday life. This lesson compares the past, present and future of mining and it's relativity to sustaining our way of life.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ldoJ_7saYcFgTSLa4pTxV4E8INvfAUWW7HA3CVq…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter P4: Energy Transfer Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems E2: Earth & the Universe Technology 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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