DVDs / CDs / Videos

These audio-visual resources help bring Earth science to life.

Mining New Opportunities
(Video/Teacher’s Resource and Speaker’s Guide – free download)
Produced by the Ontario Mining Association (OMA), the Mining New Opportunities video is intended to help First Nations residents better understand the mineral industry and the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities it offers. Available in Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway, English and French. 

The Teacher’s Resource and Speaker’s Guide contains 13 learning activities designed to build on the themes presented by the video. The activities are designed for junior, intermediate, and senior grade levels.
NickelQuest (Video – free download)
Offering a virtual mine tour, NickelQuest was developed by the Ontario Mining Association to help teach students about mining industry careers in an entertaining and informative fashion.
Canada's Minerals and Metals
(Animated Video on Natural Resources Canada Web site)
Produced by Natural Resources Canada, Canada’s Metals and Minerals discusses the importance of the country’s minerals and metals sector.
Geologic Journey (CBC Series/DVD)
This five-part series, first aired in 2007, chronicles the history of Canada's landscape. A special educational edition of Geologic Journey includes a bound copy of the 70-page Geologic Journey Teacher Resource Guide (also available as a free download).
Rocks and Water (CD)
Canadian musician Chris Rawlings put together Rocks and Water, a collection of music and songs with an Earth science theme.
Rocks (CD)
Canadian teacher and music specialist Joan Corner created Rocks, an integrated teaching unit on rocks and minerals. The music-based, creative approach offers a unique learning experience. Order this 2-CD set directly from the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC for $20.00 plus shipping and handling.  
Our Community… Our Future: Mining and Aboriginal Communities
(Video/DVD  available from Natural Resources Canada)
Go from government geological survey work through the entire mining sequence—from exploration to the operation and eventual closure and rehabilitation of a mine. Order a copy.

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