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Careers in the Minerals Industry
This career guidance booklet is presented as a public service to students, parents and
teachers by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), Inc. SME is
devoted to serving members who are involved in mineral resources exploration,
mining, processing and reclamation. Click here to download.
Printed copies are available for purchase through our customer service
department for $1.00 each. Purchase price covers shipping and handling. For bulk
orders, please call 303-948-4200 for a quote.

New Careers in Mining Booklet Available from Mii.

If you are scheduled to do a career day presentation at your local high school, this is
an excellent resource. Adapted from several sources including SMEs Exploring
Opportunities: CAREERS in the Minerals Industry and Career Match created by
the Women in Mining Education Foundation, this 21-page downloadable pdf lists the
education, skills and training needed for dozens of opportunities available in the
mining and minerals industries. Descriptions of each job makes this booklet a
valuable tool with numerous applications.
Click here to download a free copy.

SME can also provide contacts where teachers and

professionals can find materials for classroom or other
presentations:
Mineral Information Institute:
Visit Mineral Information Institute website for helpful teaching aids. You can even
view mineral photos and learn about the uses of the minerals. The Mineral
Information Institute (MII) is dedicated to educating youth about the science of
minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day
lives.

The National Energy Foundation (NEF):

NEF is an educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and
implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, products and
services. Visit NEF for teaching aids and materials.
National Science Teachers Association (NTSA):
NTSA is dedicated to improving science instruction and increasing public awareness
of science education. Download teaching resources:
Ride the Rock Cycle Grades 3-5
Dice Earths Interior

Dice Lake

Dice Mountain

Dice River

Dice Soil

Dice Volcano

Ride the Rock Cycle Lesson

Supply and Demand Secondary

Answer Key

Supply and Demand for Nonrenewable

Resources

Minerals in My Life K-3

Rocks and Minerals grades 6-8

Rock and Mineral ID and Samples:

NSTA SME Rock_Min ID 2009
Wonder of Copper
Wonder of Copper Poster
Student Tabs

NSTA SME Rock_Min photo's 2009

Copper tab

What on Earth

Educator Resources
Careers in the Mineral
Industry (SME)

Life Cycle of Mineral Deposit

Labs and Demonstrations

From Earth to Metal Copper
Labs

Supply and Demand for Copper

Be A Resource - Get Off the Bench

It is essential for all people in the mining industry to become involved in the effort to
educate the public about mining and minerals, offer realistic, practical ways for
everyone to get off the bench and in to the game. "Go Kit" for classroom speakers and
public presentations - Mineral Education for Your Community. Workbook provided
with activities that can be presented in the classroom or the community. To order a
copy, email Mona Vandervoort at vandervoort@smenet.org
.

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