The world has been watching as 33 miners were successfully rescued from far below the surface of the earth. How are you discussing this historic event with your students?  Are  you  focusing on the amazing teamwork, solidarity and patriotism that  were  evident as the Chileans rescued their 33 cherished miners? Or are  you  taking a more scientific and geographic perspective, by learning  about  mines?   To help your students learn about the Chilean mine  rescue,  explore this collection of lessons, activities and interactives.

Check out our feature on the Miner Rescue in Chile for podcasts, maps, and mining resources, including:

• Explore the topography of Chile and research the location of the Chilean mine rescue with your students by using the Map of Chile from Xpedition Atlas.
• The Chilean miners were mining for gold. Learn more about this with Gold:  From the Mine to You with your 9-12th grade students.
• Finally, share a podcast with your students to learn how  scientists literally tapped into a goldmine of earthquake information in  Gold Mine Quakes.

Chi-chi-chi! Le-le-le!

Christine

Community Manager