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This document outlines a lesson plan on mineral resources. It includes learning objectives, materials, resources, and sections on introduction, motivation, instruction, practice, enrichment, and evaluation. The lesson plan aims to teach students about the origin and formation of minerals, their importance to society, how ore minerals are found and mined, processing methods, and environmental impacts of mining. Activities include identifying minerals in household items, exploring the mineral components of electronics, and simulating the operation of a mine while considering environmental factors.

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Earthsci Lesson 7&8

This document outlines a lesson plan on mineral resources. It includes learning objectives, materials, resources, and sections on introduction, motivation, instruction, practice, enrichment, and evaluation. The lesson plan aims to teach students about the origin and formation of minerals, their importance to society, how ore minerals are found and mined, processing methods, and environmental impacts of mining. Activities include identifying minerals in household items, exploring the mineral components of electronics, and simulating the operation of a mine while considering environmental factors.

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EARTH SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE REMARKS / DATE

Lesson 7: Mineral Resources


July 29 - 31, 2019
Content Standard

The learners shall be able to understand the origin and environment of


formation of common minerals and rocks.

Performance Standard

The learners shall be able to make a plan that the community may use to
conserve and protect its resources for future generations.

Learning Competencies

The learners will be able to identify the minerals important to society


(S11ES-Ic-7).

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of the different minerals to the society;


2. Understand the different ways on how the mineral deposits are formed.

MATERIALS:

Mineral cards (to be prepared by the teacher), masking tape, Ground Rules
film, reference books and/or internet access

RESOURCES:

1. Olivar, Jose et al. (2016) Exploring Life Through Science Earth Science,
PHOENIX Publishing House

2. Vengco, Lilia G. et. al. (2016) You and the Natural World Earth Science,
PHOENIX Publishing House

Other Resources

(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXT1YgfoTA. Accessed 11 Nov 2015


(2) https://mining.cat.com/cda/files/2786351/7/GroundRules-
MineralsEverydayLife-15-18.pdf Accessed 10 Nov 2015
(3) http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens1110/minresources.htm. Accessed
01 Nov 2015
(4) http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/hydrothermal+solution.
Accessed 31 Oct 2015
(5) http://www.britannica.com/science/hydrothermal-solution. Accessed 31
Oct 2015
(6) http://earthsci.org/mineral/mindep/depfile/vei_dep.htm. Accessed 31 Oct
2015
(7) http://geology.com/rocks/pegmatite.shtml. Accessed 01 Nov 2015
(8) Frank, D., Galloway, J., Assmus, K., The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit
– A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On Mineral Education Activities, USGS
General Information Product 17, 2005

I. INTRODUCTION:

Communicating learning objectives


1. Introduce the following learning objectives using the suggested protocols
(Verbatim, Own Words,
Read-aloud)
a. I can identify the importance of minerals to the society
b. I can describe how ore minerals are formed.

II. MOTIVATION:

a. Show the students the short video “Mining and the Modern World” of the
Ground Rules film (2 minutes) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=xmXT1YgfoTA).

b. The teacher can bring out items from his or her bag such as cell phone,
keys, coins, pencil/pen, make-up, powder, glasses, etc. and identify the
minerals involved in the manufacture of each item.

III. INSTRUCTION / DELIVERY:

A. Minerals in Everyday Life


The video clip in the Motivation section shows that even the simplest
household items are made up of different minerals. Enumerate a few
examples of household items mentioned in the video and discuss with the
class the minerals (and their properties) that make up each of the selected
household items.

B. Explain the topic Mineral Deposits


IV. PRACTICE:

“Minerals In My House” (adapted from the activity “Minerals in My House”)


20 minutes
https://mining.cat.com/cda/files/2786351/7/GroundRulesMineralsEverydayLi
fe-15-18.pdf pp 12-14)

The objective of the activity is to determine the mineral content of common


household items. Pre-activity (to be accomplished by the teacher):

1. List 5 common household items on the board.


1. Prepare a set of cards containing the minerals used to make those 5 items.
One mineral should be written on each card.

Activity:
1. Show one mineral card at a time and ask the students to identify which
household item they think contains that mineral. Attach the card with a
masking tape beside the household item. Remind the class that several
minerals may be associated in one household item.
2. Repeat the procedure until all the mineral cards are used (except for the
joker mineral card).
3. Together with the class, go through and review all the answers. Invite
students to explain if they think the mineral placed beside the household
item is incorrect. Also ask the possible use of the joker mineral.

V. ENRICHMENT:
The following activity for Enrichment is adapted from “What Parts of a
Computer are Mined?” of Ground Rules
(https://mining.cat.com/cda/files/2786351/7/GroundRules-
MineralsEverydayLife-15-18.pdf).

1. Divide the class into 5 groups.


2. Assign the following computer parts for each group to work on:
Group 1: computer monitor
Group 2: computer chip
Group 3: computer circuitry
Group 4: computer case
Group 5: electrical cords
3. Have each group prepare a short report about the designated component
of the computer. Report
should answer the following:
- Identify the minerals and metals used to build the computer component
- Identify the properties of each mineral/metal that makes it useful to the
function of that computer part.
- Select one specific mineral/metal from the computer part. Discuss how the
mineral is formed (what are the ore minerals and the most realistic origin of
the ore resource)
- Based on the list, hypothesize what minerals would be useful for another
electronic item (television, media player, mobile phone, etc.)
- Discuss environmental implications of disposing outdated computer
equipment. Should it be landfilled? Why is computer waste one of the biggest
waste issues facing the world? Discuss the global implications of computer
waste.
4. Reports to be submitted on the next class meeting.

VI. EVALUATION:

Pen and Paper Test

EARTH SCIENCE REMARKS / DATE

Lesson 8: Mineral Resources


August 2, 2019
Content Standard
The learners demonstrate an understanding of the origin and environment of
formation of common minerals and rocks.

Performance Standard
The learners shall be able to make a plan that the community may use to
conserve and protect its resources for future generations.

Learning Competencies
The learners will be able to
1. Describe how ore minerals are found, mined, and processed for human use
(S11ES-Ic-d-8).
2. Cite ways to prevent or lessen the environmental impact that result from
the exploitation, extraction, and use of mineral resources (S11ES-Id-9).

Specific Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to:

• understand the life cycle of mineral resources; and


• understand the impact of mining.

MATERIALS: Projector; hard copy of figures

RESOURCES:
1. Olivar, Jose et al. (2016) Exploring Life Through Science Earth Science,
PHOENIX Publishing House

2. Vengco, Lilia G. et. al. (2016) You and the Natural World Earth Science,
PHOENIX Publishing House

Other Resources

(1) Carlson, D. H., Plummer, C. C., Hammersley L., Physical Geology Earth
Revealed 9thed, 2011, pp564-566
(2) Frank, D., Galloway, J., Assmus, K., The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit – A
Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On Mineral Education Activities, USGS General
Information Product 17, 2005
(3) Marshak, S., Essentials of Geology, 4th ed., 2013, pp 379-383

Freudenrich C., Benner, J., Bethel, D. et al, Earth Science CK-12, 2009, p77-80
https://www.cde.int/sites/default/files/documents/mineral_exploration_part
_1.pdf (Accessed 25 Nov 2015)
https://www.cde.int/sites/default/files/documents/mineral_exploration_part
_2.pdf(Accessed 25 Nov 2015)
http://www.edgeo.org/images/pdf/bringing-earth-science-to-life/natural-
resources.pdf (Accessed 24 Nov 2015)
https://www.mineralseducationcoalition.org/sites/default/files/uploads/moly
bdenum.pdf (Accessed 23 Nov 2015)
https://www.mineralseducationcoalition.org/sites/default/files/uploads/copp
er_more_than_a_metal.pdf (Accessed 23 Nov 2015)

I. INTRODUCTION:

Communicating learning objectives


1. Introduce the following learning objectives using the suggested protocols
(Verbatim, Own Words, Read-aloud)
a. I can describe how ore minerals are found, mined, and processed for
human use.
b. I can cite ways to prevent or lessen the environmental impact that result
from the exploitation, extraction, and use of mineral resources
Review
• Remind the students how minerals are incorporated to our daily lives by
citing one or two examples.
• Review some processes how mineral resources are formed.

II. MOTIVATION:
Encourage class discussion by asking the questions like: “We already know
how mineral resources are formed, but are we aware of how they end up in
the things we use?”

Answers may vary but expected answers must include ideas or concepts
about mineral exploration, mining and metallurgy or milling process

III. INSTRUCTION / DELIVERY:

Discuss lessons on:


A. Mineral Exploration
B. Mining Methods
C. The Milling Process
D. Environmental Impacts

IV. PRACTICE:

Operating a Mine (modified combination of two activities, namely, Operating


a Mine and Physical Separation of Minerals. Source: Bringing Earth Science to
Life – Using Natural Resources pp15-19 and 31-33
http://www.edgeo.org/images/pdf/bringing-earth-science-to-life/natural-
resources.pdf) Groupings: 5 members per group

V. ENRICHMENT:

Research on a local mine (location, mining history in the area, ore type,
mineral product, separation process, annual production, etc.); include the
company’s existing social, environmental and rehabilitation projects.

VI. EVALUATION:

Pen and Paper Test

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