Teacher Description

Explore the remarkable true story of the 2010 Copiapó Mining Accident in Chile, where 33 miners were trapped 700 metres underground for 69 days before being rescued. This engaging colouring poster introduces pupils to the events of the accident, the famous Fénix 2 rescue capsule, and the teamwork, determination and resilience shown by the miners and rescuers. It provides an excellent starting point for discussions about geography, engineering, emergency rescue, problem-solving and the importance of hope in difficult situations. Suitable for KS2, KS3 and upper primary history, geography or PSHE lessons, the poster encourages curiosity while developing reading and colouring skills.