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Mobile Minerals
About this resource
Type
Learning resource
Years
8
Subject
Earth Space, Chemistry
In this resource, students investigate the raw materials that are used to make smartphones. Students participate in two activities: My Smartphone is Made of What?! and The Problem with Smartphones.
In My Smartphone is Made of What?!, students investigate the minerals and elements that are used to make an average smartphone.
In The Problem with Smartphones, students consider and explore the ethical and environmental issues related to the manufacture and disposal of smartphones.
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