Leah Joseph
Environmental Studies
Ursinus College
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Course Modules (4)
Unit 3: Mining and Mining Impacts part of Humans Dependence on Earths Mineral Resources
In this unit, students are introduced to basic mining methods and processes. This unit also addresses some of the impacts of mining (particularly from mining for metals) on the environment and human health, and ...
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Activities (6)
Activity 3.1 - Muffin Mining part of Humans Dependence on Earths Mineral Resources
This activity is intended to fill the first part of a class period on mining and mining impacts. It is a hands-on activity in which students, in small groups, "mine" the blueberries or chocolate chips out ...
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Concept Maps part of Humans Dependence on Earths Mineral Resources
Concept maps are a way for students to illustrate the structure of their knowledge. They are useful both as tools of learning and as assessments, and especially as formative assessments. Concept maps consist of ...
Instructor Materials: Overview of the Earth's Mineral Resources Module part of Humans Dependence on Earths Mineral Resources
Module Goal: Explain how and why managing mineral resources is a global challenge that depends both on geological (mineral-forming) processes and non-geological factors with various impacts on the environment and ...
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Eastern Section, Geoscience Education Research Division
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Workshop Participant (12 workshops)
October 2020 Earth Educators' Rendezvous 2019 Attendees
July 2019 ITG 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop
April 2019