Ignite. Inspire. Educate.
Alaska Resource Education Curriculum
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.
Our Alaska
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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.
Mining
Students will learn about current day mining processes, from exploration to reclamation, and what mining in Alaska looks like.
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.
Oil & Gas
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.
Renewable Energy
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.
Economics
Students will explore the complex role that natural resources play in Alaska’s economy, from providing state revenue to impacts on local electricity costs.
Forestry
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Careers
Students will identify career pathways, including where to get trained, scholarship opportunities, and hiring companies and organizations in Alaska.
