 ABOUT THE MINERAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE
The Mineral Information Institute (MII) is a national 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day lives.
OBJECTIVES
MII objectives are to:
- Introduce people to the social and economic benefits of minerals and other natural resources, and how they can be used in an environmentally responsible manner;
- Present accurate and balanced information about the science of minerals and other natural resources, their geological occurrence, how they are used in products we use every day, and other fact-based information;
- Work in cooperation with other organizations and individuals to ensure that relevant and factual educational materials are readily available to teachers to improve the awareness and understanding for the wise development and use of our natural resources;
- Support teachers by surveying and evaluating the effectiveness of classroom materials and improving them as necessary
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Resources For Teachers
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Homework Help For Students
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Poster Packets
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| FREE download of lessons, activities, guides, student pages, backgrounders, and more. |
The source to help students lear, lincluding FREE maps, photos and minerals by State. --> LET'S GO! |
Posters To Make Teaching and Learning Easier. --> LET'S GO! |
In Your Classroom! |
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Everything We Have and Everything We Use Comes From Our Natural Resources
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