MIDTERMS | Earth Science

MINERAL
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Joshua Troy F. Langub
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Hey everyone, get ready for something cool – the "Mineral Mystery
Box" activity is here!

The box is filled with hidden treasures that show off different minerals
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from deep within the Earth. How awesome is that?

We're passing the box around, and guess what? We can hold it, but no
peeking inside. The anticipation is real!

Time to pick an object from the box, all by touch. No looking! Let's feel
the weight, shape, and maybe even give it a gentle shake.

Grabbing a note card to write down what you found!

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REVIEW
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At the end of the lesson, the students should
have been able to:
a) identify correctly the mineral resources that
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human beings harvest, process, and use in their

daily lives;
b) discuss properly the effects of irresponsible
mining to local communities; and
c) present properly the environmental issues
arising on Tingloy island through role play.
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METALLIC RESOURCES
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Metallic resources are natural materials that are primarily

composed of metals or metal compounds and are used for various
purposes due to their unique properties.
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METALLIC RESOURCES
1. Copper: A highly conductive metal used in electronics, wiring,
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and plumbing.
2. Aluminum: Lightweight metal used in construction,
packaging, and transportation.
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3. Iron: Essential for steel production, used in construction and

manufacturing.
4. Coal: Fossil fuel used for energy generation and industrial
processes.
5. Petroleum and Natural Gas: Fossil fuels used for fuel,
chemicals, and various products.
6. Lithium: Key component in batteries for electronics and
electric vehicles.
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7. Rare Earth Elements: Group of minerals with specialized
applications in technology, from magnets to electronics.
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8. Gold, Silver, and Platinum Group Metals: Precious metals used in
jewelry, electronics, and industry.
9. Phosphates: Minerals used in fertilizers to enhance plant growth.
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10. Sulfur: Element used in chemicals, manufacturing, and energy

production.
11. Salt: Essential mineral for food preservation and various
industrial uses.
12. Silica (Silicon Dioxide): Used in glass, electronics, and as a
strengthening agent.
13. Tungsten: Hard metal used in electronics, cutting tools, and
aerospace applications.
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Mining is the process of

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extracting useful materials

from the earth.
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PURPOSE OF MINING
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PURPOSE OF MINING
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Almost every aspect of our
modern lives relies on minerals or
mineral products, such as base
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metals, precious metals, coking coal,

iron sands, aggregates, limestone
and industrial minerals.
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PURPOSE OF MINING
These are all vital elements used
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for building and construction, vehicle
manufacture and fuel, computers and
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other electronics, communications,

healthcare and dentistry, food
production, and energy production and
transmission.
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STEPS OF
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MINING
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STEPS OF MINING
PROSPECTING
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• Looking for the ore

body
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• The ore body is a large

deposit that can yield a
large amount of the
required ore
Ore body
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STEPS OF MINING
DRILLING
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• A small part of the ore is extracted to

determine the resulting ore, ore’s quality,
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and the amount of ore minerals.

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STEPS OF MINING
MODELING
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• Determining the ore’s size, shape and grade

distribution throughout the deposit to apply
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appropriate mining methods

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STEPS OF MINING
IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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• Consideration on the social and environmental
aspects
• Finding ways of mitigating any consequence of
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the mining operation

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STEPS OF MINING
DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING THE MINE
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Engineer and scientists work together to create the
appropriate mine and design.
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STEPS OF MINING
ORE EXTRACTION
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High grade ores are separated from the rest of the
deposit
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Did you know?

High-grade ore contains a

large concentration of the desired
mineral. It has less impurities.
Low-grade ore has a smaller
concentration. It has more
impurities.
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STEPS OF MINING
MILLING
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The ore is crushed and concentrated; waste
minerals are released.
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COMMON MINING
METHODS
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MINING METHODS
Surface mining (Open-pit mining)
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MINING METHODS
Underground Mining (Urban Mining)
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MINING in the PHILIPPINES
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THIRD IN GOLD RESERVES

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MINING IS NOT
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SUSTAINABLE
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Reducing our reliance on

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nonrenewable resources and

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expanding our renewable energy

usage is one of the keys to a
sustainable future.
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Support gadgets with long lifespan

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3Rs
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Metal-recycling plant
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OPEN PIT MINING
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INTEGRITY OF CREATION
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TOXIC POOLS
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PICTURE ANALYSIS
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Water pollution due to mining

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Eco Jungle Lithium Extraction Environmental Impact

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PICTURE ANALYSIS
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Alberta, Canada
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PICTURE ANALYSIS
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Alberta, Canada Tar Sands