CMAEF offers several two day workshops, an online course, and a 4-Day Field Trip for teachers with multiple formats and opportunities to dig deeper into 'Why is mining important and how it is done in Colorado?'
Since the first class in 1968, more than 1,550 teachers from all 50 states and several foreign countries have participated in All About Mining courses.
OUR 2023 COURSE OFFERINGS:
1. Golden, CO 2-Day Workshop (June 5-6, Mon-Tues) On campus at the Colorado School of Mines with hands-on sessions, labs, and exciting field-trips. (FREE, 1.0 credit)
2. Leadville, CO 2-Day Workshop (June 8-9, Thurs-Fri) Explore beautiful Leadville with hands-on sessions and fun field trips including the Climax Molybdenum Mine (FREE, 1.0 credit)
3. Mining Across Colorado 4-Day Field-Trip (June 19-22) An exciting adventure to many active mining sites in northwestern Colorado. Experience the modern marvels of our state’s impressive mining industry. ($300, 2.0 credits)
4. Mining for a STEAM Education (Online, Self-Paced over 5-weeks, June 12-July 25) A virtual course through the mining cycle with a focus on STEAM concepts, exploring why mining is important in all our lives. (FREE, 1.0 credit)
Testimonials
"Through this course, I have gained a significantly different and valuable perspective on what the current mining situation is in Colorado. The course has not only provided valuable lecture-style information, but through the various field trips, it has created a very hands-on and experience-based educational experience that I am excited to pass on to my students and staff. There is no question about the exceptional quality of the course; it has been one of the most valuable educational experiences that I have had, and I plan to recommend it highly to my colleagues." -Lausten,
"I knew that CSM offered great courses for teachers due to previous experience but this was AMAZING!" - Krista
"I went from knowing almost nothing about the industry and having feelings of skepticism towards responsible mining to understanding how critical the minerals industry is for our lives and how important to our society it is that we support this industry." Lindsey