Move Mining Next Gen – Enter the Contest!
K-12 students, create your 3-minute video about the importance of minerals and mining, and you could win $1,000!Thank You MEC Volunteers!
Thank you to the many volunteers who have generously given their time and efforts to help MEC achieve its goals. Your participation has enabled us to continually inform and educate the public about the importance of mining and minerals in their everyday lives.2022 MEC Mineral Baby
Did you know the average American will need 3.02 million pounds of minerals, metals and fuels in their lifetime? The 2022 MEC Mineral Baby illustrates the important work of the mining industry to support our daily lives.Educational Resources Database
Search K-12 educational resources on mining and minerals, including lessons and activities, presentations and handouts, audio/visual materials, low-cost supplemental materials, teacher guides and non-English language materials.Education Standards Correlation
By aligning MEC’s educational resources with state and federal standards, they are not only content-rich and engaging, they match-up with educators’ goals. Relevant and informational posters, activities, and lessons are available online at no cost, or low cost, to anyone.NSTA National Conference 3/30-4/2/22
MEC attended the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Houston, March 30–April 2 and distributed more than 3,000 educational resources to the attending teachers and presented a booth focused on the the importance of mining and minerals in our daily lives. Click here for more information.MEC Store
Low cost, supplemental materials include kits, videos, posters, bookmarks, activities and teacher guides.Careers in Mining
There are hundreds of careers related to mining, from accountant to mining engineer to welder. Careers in mining offer the opportunity for world travel, good income and the chance to make a difference.
Education Resources Database
Search all MEC materials including lessons and activities, presentations and handouts, audio/visual materials, low-cost supplemental materials, teacher guides and non-English language materials.
Education Standards Correlation
Search MEC materials for correlations with the full array of Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core standards in Language Arts, Math, Arts Education and Social Studies including Geography, History and Economics and all state standards.
