MineralsEd is excited to be debuting our newest Resource Unit, Critical Minerals, this fall. Led by MineralsEd Partner-Teacher Peter Bond, this inquiry-based resource unit introduces secondary students to the essential role minerals play in our everyday lives and the technologies shaping our future through hands-on activities, mineral identification, research, videos, and real-world scenarios.
Students will explore how minerals are identified and extracted, why certain minerals are considered critical, as well as the environmental, economic, social, and Indigenous considerations surrounding mining. The unit culminates in an engaging Mine Proposal simulation, where students take on different stakeholder roles, evaluate potential impacts and benefits, develop recommendations, and participate in a town council debate and vote.
Teachers who participate in this Resource Unit will receive a kit of support matierals valued at over $300, including a binder with information and classroom activities, supplementary materials, and a rock and mineral kit with samples of critical minerals!
Written and presented by MineralsEd Partner-Teacher Peter Bond.
Complete description of the resource unit and kit content.
Registration ($25): Coming soon.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meeting Location: Carson Graham Secondary, North Vancouver.
***This workshop is intended for secondary teachers in B.C.***