In this activity students assume the role of an environmental scientist in planning the reshaping of a steep waste rock dump or spoil pile into a gradual slope using a scale model. They then take on the role of a bulldozer driver in carrying out these plans. …
This fact sheet contains the details of significant mineral mines operating within Queensland including the mineral mined at each location and the where the mines are situated. Educational value statement Lists locations of mineral mines in Queensland Can be downloaded as a PDF file Key learning objectives…
Silver is used in electronic and electrical components, mirrors, electroplate, batteries, medicine and glassmaking. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)
Solar is one form of renewable energy. Solar power can be used in two different ways as a heat source and as an electricity source. This fact sheet looks at the techniques for harnessing solar energy such as solar thermal, solar gas, photovoltaic systems, and the solar energy…
In this experiment students carry out an investigation similar to what is conducted within industrial laboratories. Information and directions are provided for the experiment which investigates the recovery of copper metal from ore using solvent extraction. It includes background information on the industrial process and chemistry involved, as…
QER is acknowledged for providing assistance with this resource. In this lesson, children will discover common materials using all of their senses and develop a vocabulary for describing objects. This lesson has been designed to align with the science Australian Curriculum year 2. Australian Curriculum content statements…
QER is acknowledged for providing assistance with this resource. In this lesson, students learn the skills of a palaeontologist in unearthing their own chocolate chip cookie fossils. This lesson has been designed to align with the science Australian Curriculum year 3. Australian Curriculum content statements HASS: ACHASSI053…
QER is acknowledged for providing assistance with this resource. In this flow chart the process of extracting oil from oil shale is explained. Australian Curriculum Content Statements Science: ACSSU032 (2); ACSSU116 (7); ACSHE121 (7); ACSSU153 (8); ACSHE226 (8); ACSHE136 (8)
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is a relatively common metal, found in rocks and seawater. Uranium ore is recovered by excavation or by insitu leaching techniques. Excavation may be underground or open pit mining. In this…
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of gasifying coal in situ, that is, where it is lying under the surface, so that it can be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This fact sheet explores a number of elements of the UCG process including technology and…
