CMAEF offers two day workshops and an online course 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 2024 COURSE OFFERINGS:
1. Golden, CO 2-Day Workshop (June 3-4, 2024 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 20-21, 2024 Thurs-Fri) Explore beautiful Leadville with hands-on sessions and fun field trips including the Climax Molybdenum Mine (FREE, 1.0 credit)
4. Mining for a STEAM Education (Online, Self-Paced over 5-weeks June 6-July 12, 2024) 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
The Mission of the Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation (CMAEF) is to provide educational opportunities that open the eyes, minds and hearts of K-12 teachers to the importance of our nation's modern mining and minerals industry. CMAEF provides content, reference materials, learning experiences, lesson plans and a wealth of ideas for teachers to share with their students relating to mineral exploration, mine operations, mineral processing, metallurgy, environmental stewardship and reclamation.
Since the first class in 1968, more than 1,550 teachers from all 50 states and several foreign countries have attended All About Mining. Originally, the class was in person at Colorado School of Mines. It was moved to an online format in 2014, and back to in person workshops in 2022.
“Mining for a STEAM Education” was included as a virtual course, in partnership with the Nevada Mining Association, in 2021. It is a professional development course to guide K-12 educators through the mining cycle with a focus on STEAM concepts. STEAM represents educational concepts that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Organization name
Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation
other names
All About Mining, Total Concept in Mining
1968
Tax id (EIN)
84-0727003
Category
Education
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
3900 S. Wadsworth Blvd Suite 365Mailing
Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation 3900 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 365Jefferson County, CO, US
Denver County, CO, US