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Junior /
Intermediate Curriculum Kits
Designed by teachers for teachers,
Mining Matters curriculum
kits meet provincial Earth science and geography
curriculum expectations, bringing relevant,
accurate Earth science programs to the
classroom.
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Grade 4 Deeper and Deeper
Grade 7 (Ontario)
Grade 7 Mining Matters II – The Earth’s Crust
In-service Workshops
Rock and Mineral Identification Guides
Grade 4
Deeper and Deeper
Examine rocks and minerals and investigate their importance in your life. Discover the benefits and costs of using products made from mined materials.
- 31 lesson plans, each including student activity cards
- Student investigation file master for easy photocopying
- Mineral testing equipment along with rock and mineral samples needed for the activities
- Posters, photographs, diagrams, book, video, card game used in the activities
- Additional resources such as posters and fact sheets
Fee: $60.00 per kit includes the kit and an
in-service workshop.
Grade 7
(Ontario)
Due to Ontario curriculum revisions in 2007, a new
Mining Matters kit
is currently being developed for Ontario Grade 7 teachers. The Mining Matters
Grade 7 Earth science kit Mining Matters II – The Earth’s Crust is now widely
used in Manitoba, where its contents meet current Grade 7 Earth science
requirements.
Grade 7 (Manitoba): Mining
Matters II – The Earth’s Crust
Explore the theory of plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, geothermal
energy, rocks and minerals, Earth’s resources, soils, and Manitoba’s geology.
Mining Matters II – The Earth’s Crust includes
- 35 lesson plans and activities with overhead transparencies
- Diagram masters for easy photocopying
- Mineral testing equipment, along with rock and mineral samples
- Maps and fossil cards
- Additional resources such as videos, posters, and books
Fee: $65.00
per kit includes the kit and an
in-service
workshop
Supplement (free download): Mineral
Identification Test Cards, available in
English and French, help with hands-on
activities 5.3 and 5.4 in this kit.
These cards can be downloaded, printed,
and laminated (optional), to be placed
at their respective testing stations.
English
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PDF
French
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PDF
Portions of this project were generously
supported by the Ontario Ministry of
Economic Development and Trade, which
established the Youth Science and
Technology Grant Program to help
non-profit organizations create
resources that raise young people's
awareness of science and technology.
In-service Workshops
Mining Matters curriculum kits are available
to teachers through a pre-requisite two-hour
workshop, hosted by a school board or teacher
organization. We can arrange workshops
accommodating up to 30 teachers (minimum of 10)
anywhere in Ontario with at least four weeks’
prior notice. Workshops are also available in
other provinces. Please contact us to make an
inquiry.
The board’s curriculum coordinator, their
designate, or the teacher organization must
arrange the details of the workshop, including
the following:
- Confirming the workshop date and location
- Determining the number of teachers attending
- Handling all payments
Payment must be received before we can ship kits
to the workshop location.
Rock and Mineral Identification Guides
These guides identify the rocks and minerals
included in the Deeper and Deeper and
Mining
Matters II – The Earth’s Crust kits. Complete
with photographs, the guides describe each
sample’s physical characteristics, origin, and
uses in everyday life.
More than 60 samples—representing 25 different
types of metallic and industrial minerals,
aggregates, and the three main rock groups
(igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic)—accompany each kit.
In-kind contributors from the mineral and
aggregate industries provide valuable resources
for our educational units. Our industry
partners, along with resident geologists from
the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and
Mines, as well as students, aid in the
collection and sizing of samples. We thank them
all for their on-going support.
Rock Identification Guide
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