1. Title of notes: Mining
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2. Bell work (3 minutes)
NO BELLWORK

3. I’ll know I’ve got it when…
Learning target
I can describe why mining is needed.
Today I am…
learning about the different ways people mine.
So that I’ll be able to…
understand why we mine and how we can make mining sustainable.
I’ll know I’ve got it when…
I can write at least two sentences explaining why we mine and how we can make mining sustainable.

4. Why is mining important?
Everything we depend on is mined for its production.

5. Why should we be aware of mineral use?
Minerals are a finite resource!
There are 21 minerals identified as important to our health.

7. Example: Common kitchen items with minerals…..

8. Mining is the removal of materials from the earth.

9. A deposit that contains enough materials to make a profit.
Ore
A deposit that contains enough materials
to make a profit.

10. Largest copper mine in the U.S.
Morenci Mine
Largest copper mine in the U.S.

11. What types of resources are mined?
Metallic minerals: Copper, iron, silver
Nonmetallic minerals: Limestone, salt, gemstones
Fuel and water: Coal, natural gas, groundwater

12. Layers of surface soil/rock are removed to expose the resource.
Strip mining
Layers of surface soil/rock are removed to expose
the resource.
Shallow surfaces

13. Vertical tubes are dug deep into the ground.
Subsurface mining
Vertical tubes are dug deep into the ground.
Resources are
deep underground.

14. Digging a large hole and removing the ore.
Open pit mining
Digging a large hole and removing the ore.
Diamond mine – SA

15. Forests are clear cut, topsoil is removed, rocks are blasted.
Mountain top removal
Forests are clear cut, topsoil is removed,
rocks are blasted.
Coal mine - WV

16. Reclamation Act of 1977 The process of restoring mined land to a
natural or economically usable state.

17. Reading Pg. 400 - 401 Write down two important facts or definitions
from the reading. Number or bullet point them.
Get a stamp and make sure to write the page numbers.

18. Sustainability Triangle For each side of the sustainability triangle:
Title of Page: Sustainability Mining
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Sustainability Triangle
For each side of the sustainability triangle:
Draw a picture of the impact
Label and briefly explain the impact
Economic:
Environmental:
Social / Cultural:

19. Arizona should be proud!
Arizona has led copper production in the U.S. since 1910 and still produces approximately 64% of domestic copper.

21. The legacy of copper mining in Arizona! (5 mins)
Gold King Mine