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University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
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Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 am - Wed, 18 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
University Of Nevada, Reno At Lake Tahoe
999 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, United States
Join us June 17-18 for the 2025 Northern Nevada Teacher's Earth Science Education Workshop. We are offering two fun-filled days of rocks, minerals, and mining. This workshop will be our 40th Annual Workshop in Northern Nevada. The workshop is provided FREE to teachers, everything is provided by the Nevada Mining Association members and the Nevada Division of Minerals. Receive 1 PDE Credit worth 5 CUs ( short for Contact Unit)!
The goal of the workshop is to educate K-12 Nevada teachers about earth sciences, the importance of mined materials, and the role that mining plays in our lives. Classroom materials and lessons will be provided to all who attend. All lessons are Nevada standards-based and fit the new STEM standards.
Itinerary
Day 1: Teachers will attend classroom and general sessions in the auditorium.
Day 2: Teachers will gather in the auditorium for some group presentations followed by prize drawings for a microscope, books, rocks and other prizes! We will then depart in the late morning for a local geology and/or mining tour .
All food, beverages, snacks, safety equipment, and travel arrangements for the tours are provided by us! So come join us and see how much mineral education ROCKS!
If you have any questions regarding licensing requirements or procedures, please contact the Nevada Department of Education directly for accurate and up-to-date information. They are best equipped to assist with your specific inquiries.
You can reach them at bGljZW5zZSB8IGRvZSAhIG52ICEgZ292 or (702) 486-6458, or visit their website at https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure.
Info: In this hands-on session, participants will review common mineral properties including color, streak, hardness, density, luster, and smell. We will test these minerals with tools provided in the test kits, discuss the uses of these minerals in daily life, and explore where some of these minerals are found in Nevada. We will then switch gears to focus on the identification of the three main rock types and how they are formed. We will discuss the rock cycle, how rocks can change, and where the different rock types are found. Different stations of engaging hands-on activities utilizing rocks, maps, hand lenses and other tools will be used to build on the understanding of rocks, minerals, and geologic processes.
Info: How do mines and construction sites ensure the water that passes through their sites remain clean? This lesson will introduce students to the concepts of water pollution and access to clean water through class discussion and a water filtration experiment. Get your hands dirty by making water clean!
Info: This course showcases that extracting value from minerals is a complex process involving mining, processing, and refining to obtain valuable materials used in everyday products and contribute to economic prosperity. It is essential to balance mineral extraction with sustainable practices to ensure the long-term availability of mineral resources for future generations. Topics of discussion include the mining landscape in Nevada and exploration methods.
Info: Minerals play an important role in our daily lives. The Paste With A Taste activity highlights some ways that minerals are used in dental hygiene. Participants will create their own toothpaste using mineral materials and customize their creation with flavors and colors. This new and exciting dental hygiene product will then be named and marketed by the participants (the marketing “campaigns” can include songs, poems, skits, billboards, etc.) GET CREATIVE!
Info: Oil and gas play an important role in energy sources in our day to day lives. In this class, attendees will learn about fracking, how it works, its purpose, how it impacts our daily lives, the regulations behind it, and its relationship to Nevada. We will present the various methods of fracking and how fracking relates to our energy production.
Info: In this session we will present an overview of the mining process and the different types of mining. Participants will discuss the importance of minerals in our society, critical minerals and renewable energy sources. Attendees will also learn about ore vs waste rock and what it takes to extract mineral resources. There will be several engaging hands-on activities to participate in for a deeper understanding of the mining process, waste materials, resources, and value.
Info: This class will provide an overview of ore processing and production, highlighting leach pad and mill processing cycles. Topics of discussion include the components that come together to “make a mine,” the mining operations cycle – drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling, and the ore process cycles that culminate in gold recovery.
Info: This class will review plate tectonics and elements of structural geology, including faulting and folding of the earth. We will also review the laws of stratigraphy and construct different fault types in a hands-on activity.
Info: This activity will present and discuss issues concerning the global demand and supply of mineral resources, particularly those that are critical for emerging technologies in energy efficiency and renewable energy, including rare earth elements, lithium, copper, and elements that are likely to be key in the development of alternatives to current mainstream power generation.
Info: Participants will learn fundamentals of geothermal energy. Some of the questions that could be explored through a combination of lecturing, discussions, and hands-on activities include: what is geothermal energy and where does it originate? How is geothermal energy used over a wide range of temperatures? What are some of the advantages and limitations of using geothermal energy? What makes Nevada great for developing geothermal resources?
Info: Sustainable development is a concept that can be applied to mining. Participants explore how the mineral-resource industries and the geosciences contribute to meeting sustainable development goals. This session will look at the different pillars of sustainability to consider how a new mine affects society, the economy, and the environment. Attendees will discuss how a proposed mining site might affect the people living near it and how the mining process can affect the environment.
Info: Granite Construction is a diversified construction and construction materials company. This field trip will show you around their operations in the Reno-Tahoe region. The field trip includes site visits at their Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants in Incline, then travel to their Lockwood aggregate mine operations. It will be a fun day filled with field experiences.
Info: Join this field trip for a day of experiences connecting the classroom learning with 3 impactful stops: Lithium America’s Tech Center, Ormat Geothermal Plant, and the Keck Museum on UNR’s campus. The Tech Center showcases Lithium Americas pilot plant for the extracting of lithium from local sources. Tour the Ormat Geothermal Plant showcasing Nevada’s renewable energy resources. Lastly, a visit to Keck Museum on the UNR campus with an astounding collection of rare and common minerals, fossils, and mining relics.
Also check out other Workshops in Incline Village, Meetups in Incline Village, Arts events in Incline Village.
Tickets for Northern Nevada Earth Science Education Workshop 2025 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Northern Nevada's Earth Science Education Workshop | Free |
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