This poster illustrates and describes the exploration, mining, processing and refining of minerals. Reclamation, transporting, manufacturing and uses of minerals are also described on the poster. The back of the poster offers additional information to help students understand terms and topics such as the rock cycle, common rock types, elements that make up the earth's crust, main mineral groups, crystal systems, common elements and the hardness scale. Grades K-8, 23" x 35", Full Color, B/W back.