MINING AND RECLAMATION TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT


Students will conduct a mining activity with chocolate chip cookies, then design a solution to improve their profits and mitigate potential environmental impacts.


Summary


SEEd 5.3.4 Evaluate design solutions whose primary function is to conserve Earth’s environments and resources. Define the problem, identify criteria and constraints, analyze available data on proposed solutions, and determine an optimal solution. Emphasize how humans can balance everyday needs (agriculture, industry, and energy) while conserving Earth’s environments and resources. (ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C)


Lesson Performance Expectations


Students will conduct a mining activity with chocolate chip cookies, then design a solution to improve their profits and have a less negative impact on the environment.