Ore Extraction

Welcome to the Mine!

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Let's visit a Pennsylvania coal mine. Click the yellow wagon to get started. What do you notice? What do you wonder?

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MINING is digging into the Earth to extract resources. Click the mine cart to learn more about underground coal extraction.

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Mining is essential to extracting minerals needed for every day life. They are extracted differently depending on where they are found.

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Once ores leave the mine, they must be REFINED to remove unwanted substances. Explore three refinement processes to learn more.

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Mining for minerals provides us materials needed to make synthetic products like cell phones, computers, cars, and fuel.

Imagine that you are traveling down a Pennsylvania road and you see the sign. What would you think?

Then click the sign to learn what caused this.

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What happened?

You survived the mines!

Be extra safe by turning your lesson in blank now! Don't forget!

Good News! In 1905, Pennsylvania BANNED child labor in the mines. Therefore, you must leave the mine for your safety!

The mine is a hazardous place! Put on your hard hat and read the rules to make sure you are being safe!

1. Show up for your shift on time.
2. Respect your co-workers.
3. Have on-topic discussions.
4. Help your co-workers and supervisor.
5. Ask the mining supervisor for help.

1. Consider the safety of underground vs surface mining.
2. Consider the environmental impact of underground vs surface mining.

What are the pros and cons?

You're just in time to start your shift at the mine! Don't worry too much about labor laws. In 1901, children 8 years and older can work in the mines! In Pennsylvania, we have an abundance of Anthracite Coal waiting to be extracted! Once you learn about mining, I'm sure we can find the right job for you!

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