Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - The Story of Copper
Freeport - McMoRan

Dig Into Mining – The Story of Copper is an interactive educational program for students grades 6-12 that uncovers the use of metals such as copper in our everyday life, and provides students a deeper understanding of today’s hard rock mining industry.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Minimalist Mining
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students investigate the impact of mining on the environment.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Patterns of Natural Resources
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students will investigate the distribution and patterns of natural mineral resources and draw conclusions about where copper bearing minerals are found around the world.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining: - Aim to Reclaim Virtual Lab
Freeport - McMoRan

In this virtual simulation, students will explore the reclamation process to discover how land is restored for a sustainable future.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Exploring Copper in Cars
Freeport - McMoRan

Bring students on a virtual tour of the ins and outs of electronic and hybrid vehicles to compare and contrast the amount of copper with a gas fuel vehicle.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - From Ore to More Virtual Lab
Freeport - McMoRan

Take students through a virtual learning simulation where they will navigate three stages of copper processing and meet mining experts who describe their roles in the operations phase of mining, and share information about the equipment and processes used in each stage.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Operations Exploration
Freeport - McMoRan

Students will be transported into a mine site to explore the different careers, technology and equipment used during the copper extraction, processing and refinement phases of mining.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Dig a Little Deeper Virtual Lab
Freeport - McMoRan

Take an interactive look into modern-day mining with this authentic learning simulation focused on the exploration phase of hard rock mining.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Dig Into Mining Careers Exploration
Freeport - McMoRan

Students will answer a series of questions about their preferences, interests, hobbies and skills to uncover a variety of in-demand mining careers that match their responses.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Innovation in Mining
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students will learn about the costs associated with operating a mine and how technology can help to
reduce the costs in three areas; energy, resources, and safety.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Microbial Mining
Freeport - McMoRan

In this activity, students explore the role biological technology plays in mining and wastewater treatment.

Freeport - McMoRan: Dig Into Mining - Satellite Studies with Mining Geoimages
Freeport - McMoRan

In this two-part activity, students will learn about the process of open pit mining using Google Earth and a 360
virtual mine tour.