Lesson 14-Mining
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- Learn about fossil fuels and Alberta’s Tar Sands
- Understand the impact and ethical issues related to oil/mining extraction
- Define the new terminology learned in class
Learn about the resources that are found in Canada
Success Criteria: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- Analyze the impact and the responses of the people in relation to oil/mining extraction
- Think of ways that Canada’s mining industry can be improved
- Analyze the effects of mining and extraction on global warming and climate change
What objects do you use in your daily life that requires fuel and energy? For example, I use a car that works with gas (fuel).
1. Fossil fuels
2.Tar sands
3.Minerals
4. Abandoned mines
5. Mines
Please write the definitions in your note book
1. How can we, as Canadian citizens show our support to the Cree and other Indigenous peoples who have been and continue to be affected by tar sand development. What ways can we show our support and demand a response from the government? (Think about ethical and environmental issues)