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Legacies (Grades 5-12)

Programming Details: 30 Minutes

Britannia went from a major mine to a major environmental issue. It then went on to become an example of how a mine site can be successfully remediated. This program introduces the Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) pollution issue faced at Britannia as well as how it was mitigated.

Area of Focus:

  • Environmental Remediation

What your students will see and do:

  • Learn about Acid Mine Drainage and how it was an environmental issue at Britannia
  • Learn how the environmental issues were addressed at Britannia
  • Test mine water to determine its pH and copper content
  • Adjust the pH of mine water, replicating one step in the Britannia water treatment process

Big Ideas:

  • Grade 5: Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.
  • Grade 5: Earth Materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.
  • Grade 6: Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.


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