Cookie Mining
The purpose of this activity is to give the player an introduction to the economics of mining. Each player buys property, purchases the mining equipment, pays for the mining operation, and finally pays for the reclamation. In return, the player receives money for the ore mined. The object of the game is to develop the mine, safeguard the environment, and make as much money as possible. The mine is a chocolate chip cookie.Students participate in a simulation of the mining process using chocolate chip cookies and flat toothpicks, round toothpicks, or paperclips. The simulation helps to illustrate the costs associated with the mining of coal.
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