Rio Tinto Collection - For Educators
Online Resources
Euglena mutabilis palmelloid mass collected from Rio Tinto, Spain. This image was taken by Linda Amaral Zettler and provided courtesy of the microscope (more info) web site.
- NASA Robotics Education Project : MARTE Final Exam Questions. This website contains review/assessment questions and a final exam from the NASA Robotics Education Project in Fall 2003. The course explored the geological wonders of... (more info)
- Survival of the Fittest Microbes: Examining the Conditions of One River and the Microbes that Thrive There. In this lesson, created for grades 6 - 12, students learn about the harsh conditions of Spain's Rio Tinto River and research the microbes that nonetheless manage to thrive... (more info)
Other Rio Tinto Collections
General Collection: Resources such as news articles, web sites, and reference pages provide a comprehensive array of information about Rio Tinto.
Advanced Collection: Compiled for professionals and advanced learners, this collection includes resources such as journal articles, academic reviews, and surveys.
Related Collections
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Additional Resources
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