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Unit 3: Land use and the Environment

Chrystine Patoine in underground mine

Chrystine Patoine (She/Her)

Blasting and Drilling Engineer

I calculate the best places to put explosives so we can reach underground ore deposits.
Geological surveying equipment

Deciding Where to Dig: Geology and Mining

Learn about how mining companies find good locations for mining.

Balanced stones on a pebble beach

What are rocks?

Learn about the types of rocks, the rock cycle, and weathering and erosion.

Dense tropical rainforest

Tropical Rainforest Biome

Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of tropical rainforest biome.

Tree stumps

How would you replant a forest?

Design a device that can plant seeds or trees to help grow a forest.

Bee on flower

Can you artificially pollinate a flower?

Design and build an artificial pollinator.

Sarah Lockwood headshot taken outside with snow in the background

Sarah Lockwood (she/her)

Mine Geologist

I study the geology of an area to figure out where diamonds are located.
Artist image of Theia crashing into Earth

Origin of Earth’s Moon

Learn how Earth’s moon came to be and what we have learned from Moon rocks.

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
Marg Rutka sitting on bench

Marg Rutka

Geoscience Editor

I edit geoscience maps, reports and digital data to ensure clarity in writing, consistency and accuracy prior to publication
Portrait de Ryan Mitchell

Ryan Mitchell

Hatchery Supervisor

My job is to supervise the daily workflow at our salmon hatchery.
Terra MacDonald sur un site d'aquaculture tenant des saumons d'élevage.

Terra MacDonald (she/her)

Veterinarian and Fish Health Manager

As the veterinarian for Mowi Canada West, I care for the salmon at all life stages, from egg to harvest.
Portrait de Graham Ballachey

Graham Ballachey

Vice President, Engineering

I manage and oversee all the engineering work for a lithium mine development company.
Jessica Rideout

Jessica Rideout

Quarry Materials Compliance Officer

I inspect quarries to ensure that they are operated in compliance with provincial regulations.
Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.