Curated OER
Chile's Trapped Miners
Students read an article on trapped miners in Chile. In this social awareness ELL lesson, students read the details about how 33 miners had to be rescued in Chile when they got trapped underground. Activities that reinforce the...
Curated OER
Gold Mining Puzzle
In this gold mining word search puzzle, learners identify terms relating to gold mining. Examples include words such as mine, nugget, and gold. A list of 50 words are provided for students to assist their search.
Curated OER
Africa Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle about Africa. They identify the capitals of various countries located in Africa, the most fertile area, the largest desert, and the longest river. There are 19 questions...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: When Miners Strike: West Virginia Coal Mining Labor History
This collection uses primary sources to explore coal mining and labor in West Virginia.
PBS
Nova Online: Bomb Squad
Information on robots that are used for hazardous duty, such as patrolling beaches to find land mines, is found here.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Quarry Worker
Complete description of the occupation of quarry worker including working conditions, preparation, skills and knowledge, wages and outlook (in New Zealand.) Profile of a working quarry equipment operator is featured.
Other
Illinois Labor History Society: Early Days of Coal Mining in Northern Illinois
Explore the coal boom of the late 1860s and learn about the difficult lives of the miners and their families.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Wind Cave National Park: History of the Black Hills
Story of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota and resulting violations of 1868 treaty with Lakota Indians.