This short activity uses GIS to demonstrate what mineral resources are commonly used in daily life and to learn the origins of these resources to better predict where they might be found. This site includes all materials needed for an instructor to carry out the activity, including answers to the thought questions.
Subject: Environmental Science:Mineral Resources, Sustainability Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity, Computer Applications, Activities:Lab Activity, Audio/Visual Special Interest: GIS, Sustainability, Online Course or Activity Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12) Earth System Topics: Human Dimensions, Resources Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Minerals, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Sustainability, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science
