Find out how the landscape is repaired after open cut mining. This is a PowerPoint presentation showing rehabilitation work carried out at the Ensham open cut coal mine in Central Queensland. The slides are predominantly pictorial and illustrate the processes of planning, removal and stockpiling of overburden, mining,…

Renewable energy is used from a number of sources in Queensland. Approximately 6% (745 megawatts (MW)) of the 12,500 (MW) of electricity generating capacity in the state comes from renewable sources. The most significant of these is biomass primarily bagasse or sugar cane waste. In this fact sheet…

This is a worksheet consisting of a blank data table designed for students to record information resulting from their research into renewable energy resources. It specifies the types of energy resources to be investigated and suggests topics for research focus. Educational value statement Can be used across many…

This student worksheet can be used to reinforce student knowledge of the rock cycle.  It provides them with an opportunity to create their own representation of the rock cycle utilise their knowledge of the rock cycle and the cut outs provided. Educational Value Statement Illustrates how different processes…

This worksheet asks students to use their knowledge of the formation of different rocks and the rock cycle to construct a story about how a rock is formed, describing the changes that happen to a rock as it changes from one type of rock to another. Educational Value…

This worksheet explains that rocks are made up of minerals and explains the different physical properties that can be used to identify different minerals.  Students can test their knowledge of rocks and minerals by answering the questions provided on the last page. Educational Value Statement Explains that rocks…

Outlines the difference between a rock and a mineral. Provides details of the three main rock types; igenous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Includes teachers’ notes.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU075 (4)

Students undertake a number of baking activities which demonstrate how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed. This resource is from our Science Rocks publication. To view Science Rocks, click here.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8) 

Sapphire is coloured depending on the trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium or chromium. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this precious stone are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

This fact sheet outlines the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks which are accompanied by diagrams illustrating each step. Educational value statement Defines what sedimentary rocks are Explains how sedimentary rocks are formed Provides examples of the different types of sedimentary rocks Provides questions that can…