Spark. Ignite. Launch.
Alaska Resource Education Curriculum
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Alaska Resource Education’s curriculum is crafted to ignite, inspire and education students about Alaska’s resources. Our lessons are designed to spark an interest and encourage students to explore careers in Alaska’s resource industry. Lessons span ages K-12 and are focused on the areas of energy, mining and forestry.
Our curriculum has been correlated to the Alaska State Science Standards for the greatest ease of use and accessibility for educations. Common Core has also been applied.
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Different Ways to Learn​
Rocks & Minerals
Students will learn what rocks and minerals are, how to identify them using scientific tools, and how rocks and minerals impact our daily lives.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Energy & Electricity
Students will learn about the concepts of energy and electricity, what sources of energy we have in Alaska, and how we can conserve energy.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Renewable Energy In Alaska
Students will learn about the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, what sources of renew- able energy we have in Alaska, and what benefits and potential drawbacks these sources provide.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Careers & Training
Students will identify career pathways, including where to get trained, scholarship opportunities, and hiring companies and organizations in Alaska.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Mining in Alaska
Students will learn about current day mining processes, from exploration to reclamation, and what mining in Alaska looks like.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Oil & Gas in Alaska
Students will learn about the process of oil and gas exploration and extraction, where this happens in Alaska, what we use oil for, and how it impacts Alaska’s economy.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Economics & Energy Costs
Students will explore the complex role that natural resources play in Alaska’s economy, from providing state revenue to impacts on local electricity costs.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Forestry
Students will explore the requirements of a healthy forest, how trees are used as a resource, and balancing a variety of land uses within our forest ecosystems.
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
Our Alaska
The story of Alaska's mineral & energy resources
9-12 curriculum
From oil and natural gas to silver and gold, Alaska’s resources are bountiful. Want to know more? Our GIS site has everything you need to know about resource development in Alaska. Learn all about the major players, resources available and career opportunities. Get an insider look with photos and videos.
A JOURNEY THROUGH ALASKA’S MINING AND ENERGY INDUSTRIES
Students can explore the history, geography, process, economics, health, safety, environment and careers in Alaska’s energy and mining industries. This online resource portal combined with the associated curriculum will allow teachers to bring a wide range of guest speakers into their classroom without the hassle of having to schedule them!
The curriculum is designed to be 9 weeks long, but can be adapted to fit any classroom. Each unit can be stand alone, or be combined together for a deep dive into two of the main resource industries in Alaska.
If you are a teacher interested in using the curriculum that coincides with the online portal in conjunction with live sessions from Alaska Resource Education staff, please reach out to Beki at btoussaint@akresource.org