Curated OER
Arkansas State Rock
Here is a lesson plan which shows the value of a mineral called bauxite to Arkansas during the early 1900's. Learners relate the five themes of geography to the history of bauxite and aluminum production in Arkansas. For teachers of...
Curated OER
Aluminum and Titanium
Comparing aluminum and titanium, this PowerPoint gives the physical and chemical properties of each. Illustrations are used to assist in understanding. The notes are succinct, making this information a great model for chemistry or earth...
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Going in Cycles: The Life of an Aluminum Can
Students investigate the manufacture of aluminum cans and consider the energy and resources saved when the cans are made from recycled material. They explore the concept of closed-loop recycling using charts, worksheets and discussion.
Curated OER
Module 9 Metals
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to metals found in the periodic table. There are 54 chemistry terms located in the word search.
Curated OER
Bauxite: More Than A Small Town
Students identify the mineral bauxite and its impact on the community and the world. They use the Internet to research the mineral and its uses. They draw a picture depicting the uses of bauxite.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Aluminum
Information about the element, Aluminum, atomic number 13. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and permissible exposure limits. Also discusses the origin of its name, sources of aluminum, and uses for...
University of Oregon
Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses
Click on the shelves in this virtual exhibition to learn about the many rocks and minerals that we use in our everyday lives.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aluminum
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details the properties of aluminum, including its history, applications, characteristics, its isotopes, and some precautions about aluminum.
Geographic
Vietnam Geography
Contains all basic information on Vietnam geography with hyperlinks to more information on the Vietnam economy, politics, and military.
Other
Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.