Students are challenged to prepare a report to that explains what mineral resources are, how they are used and extracted, and what impact their use has on the environment, all relative to a beverage container students are to design.
- Understand how mineral resources are tied to other Earth systems.
- Participate in scientific inquiry and construct logical conclusions based on evidence.
- Recognize that minerals are an indispensable natural resource whose use and impact on the environment needs to be carefully monitored.
- Appreciate the value of Earth science information in improving the quality of lives, globally and within the community.