TODAY'S HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE: HOW ALUMINUM IS MADE

Today's Homeschoool Freebie Virtual Field Trip to...

Alcoa: It All Starts With Dirt

Visit the "It All Starts With Dirt" Web site

Alcoa's founders discovered how to make pure aluminum and created a new industry the world over. Explore the amazing process of turning a four-ton truckload of dirt into a ton of aluminum.
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"Alcoa Can't Wait"
In the mid 70's, Alcoa commissioned a theme song for radio and TV advertising that was full of hope for a brighter future. Today, the 'Tomorrow' that we sang about back then is coming true — and we still can't wait for what's next!


Alcoa's history (timeline)
Click below for a brief, interactive overview of Alcoa's first 120 years.

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See how aluminum is made
View a three-minute video that shows the complete aluminum production process.
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