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Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Presentation | Environmental Science | Grades 9–12
This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Environmental Science (grades 9–12) chapter Mining and Natural Resources, built around the phenomenon Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.
- What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 16 slides).
- Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.
Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Environmental Science, grades 9–12.
Complete the set: Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Teacher Discussion Guide; Mining and Natural Resources Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Student Response Sheet. Original version: Mining and Natural Resources Phenomena-Based Lesson: Acid Mine Drainage Contaminating River Basins from Abandoned Mines Presentation.
Standards
HS-ESS3-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity. HS-ESS3-2 — Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.
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At a glance
- Resource type
- Phenomena Lesson
- Grade
- 9–12
- Course
- Environmental Science
- Delivery
- Digital download