Webinar for Teachers: Minerals got talent. Where does the fork come from?

Explore the hidden world of minerals! We'll uncover how everyday items - like your fork - are connected to the critical minerals that power our lives, from energy to food production.

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This AGEMERA webinar is aimed at teachers. You will get to...

  • Explore the growing global demand for resources in a rapidly changing world
  • Learn how minerals are essentials in daily life, from the phone in your pocket to the food on your plate
  • Understand the challenges of mining and why sustainability is crucial
  • Discover the importance of circular economy and urban mining for
    a more sustainable future

AGENDA

  1. Welcoming words and the goal of the event.

  2. Introduction to the topic by MSc Henri Suomalainen (Specialist at TalTech Department of Geology, Division of Mineral Resources and Applied Geology).

    Topics: Global challenges driving mineral demand, the role of minerals in everything from construction to food production, mining methods and their environmental/social impacts, the role of circular economy and recycling, and the need of raw materials for green transition.

  3. Presentation by PhD Tony Hand (Sustainable Mining Project Manager at TalTech Department of Geology).

    Topics: Value chain, supply chain, Critical Raw Materials Act, Rare Earth Elements, Battery Raw Materials,
    and Social Licences.

  4. Interactive E-Learning Workshop: Explore the fascinating world of metals and minerals by pairing them with everyday objects like the fork. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learning to identify minerals, understand their properties, and discover how they’re used in everyday life. This interactive session aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of the role that metals and minerals play in our everyday lives.
  5. Final Q&A & Conclusion: Reflect on the session and discuss key takeaways.

The workshop will be held in English and the training will be provided by the Geological Institute of Tallinn University of Technology.The event is free of charge.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn how to bring this knowledge to your students! Participants will receive a Teams meeting link via email upon registration. Please, note: the webinar will be held at 15:00 CEST time, which is one hour behind EET (Finland).

REGISTER HERE.

Registrations will close on 2 December 2024.

Read more about AGEMERA project, led by the University of Oulu:
official website
project page

Last updated: 26.11.2024