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PROCESS

Learning Objective: 
To know and understand the process of iron ore and taconite production

After viewing the videos and discussing the taconite process using the sample taconite packet and the “Let’s Rock!” poster, students will be able to:
  • discuss and describe environmental impact statements and mining permits;
  • discuss and describe the iron ore and taconite making process; and
  • discuss and describe land reclamation.

Materials
"The Mining Process" Infographic
Video "From Rock to Hard Ore: Where Steel Begins"
Video: Iron Mining & Steel Making Process
MEC Video: "Iron in our Electrical World"
Link: "Iron Range: Minnesota Building America"
Discovery Video: How Stuff Works - Ore to Steel
Process Curriculum PDF
Activities
Process Pre-Assessment
Poster "Let's Rock"
Creative Writing and Art Projects
Process Activity
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