Mining: Fossil Fuels – Chocolate Chip Mining

Northeast Minnesota Virtual Industry Tour Classroom Lesson Plan

Mining: Fossil Fuels – Chocolate Chip Mining

GRADE LEVEL: 4-8

ACADEMIC SUBJECT(S) MOST APPROPRIATE FOR ACTIVITY:  Science

SOURCE ORGANIZATION:
California Academy of Sciences

TIME TO COMPLETE: 1 Class Period

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DESCRIPTION:

The problem with using fossil fuels starts with extraction. In this activity, students “mine” chocolate chips out of cookies to demonstrate the effects mining can have on habitats.

OBJECTIVES

Students will:

  • Summarize the environmental impact of obtaining and using fossil fuels.
  • Recommend solutions for reducing use of fossil fuels.

SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEO:

Provided by a joint venture between JET, True North Stars Perkins Consortium, IRRRB, and Story North Productions to be used with the Northeast Minnesota Virtual Industry Tour Project, Mining Sector.

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