K-3 Integrated Resource Unit: Kids & Rocks Pro-D Workshop

MineralsEd is pleased to present a hands-on, half day workshop to introduce our teacher-written primary resource unit: K-3 Integrated Resource Unit: Kids & Rocks. The unit uses a geological theme that appeals to primary students to address the processes of science, as well as lessons in language arts, music, art, social studies, personal planning, and math, all using natural materials that truly fascinate children - ROCKS!

This unit addresses the curricular competencies and the content of the new BC Learning Standards, lends itself to place-based explorations, and is experiential learning at its best.

The workshop is presented by primary specialist, exemplary teacher and rocks enthusiast, Ann Brace.

Teacher Feedback on Kids & Rocks workshop
● Love it. Love it. Love it! I learned so much and can hardly wait to start! It’s exciting! B. Cunningham, Langley
● Excellent workshop! Provided both background information and the materials needed to teach students – can be used right away! I told everyone about the quality of the workshop. T. Anderson, Kamloops
● I wish all workshops were like this one for all subjects! You were all amazing and very informative and resources were fantastic! E. Miller, Janice Churchill Elementary

Comprehensive teaching kit valued at $300 provided to workshop participants:
320 pg. binder++ with Blackline Masters; colour photos of the mining process; B&W photos from a historical mining community; a support package with several posters (Mining in BC, Minerals of Canada, From Northern Lights to Urban Trails, Underground Mining, Surface Mining, Mining Builds BC (2x) ; What’s a Mine?, I am an Exploration Geologist (class set), I am an Environmental Scientist, I am a Mining Engineer (colouring books), It Comes From a Mine, Gold Fever Trail, Rocks & Soils, and Let’s Go Rock Collecting (books), A Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles (5x), Mining Community: Elkford, BC book and Elkford activity book; plus six rocks (granite, pumice, conglomerate and slate, plus limestone and coal), one mineral (magnetite), and a streak plate; and Careers in the Minerals Industry video on DVD. Plus a class set of Mining in BC bookmarks and more!

++The binder has been translated for French Immersion teachers.

***Registration priority will be given to teachers that have not taken this workshop in the past. Please be aware that if you have taken this workshop before and still choose to register, you will be moved onto the waitlist until registration closes. Also, due to our limited resources, teachers that have received the resource kit in the past will not receive a second resource kit, should they attend the workshop.***