Geothermal is considered a form of renewable energy as heat is continuously produced from deep in the earth. This fact sheet provides information about geothermal energy in Australia. It describes the origin of geothermal energy, the types of resources available, how the energy is extracted, the potential for…

Image courtesy of the Geological Survey of Western Australia, Department of Mines and Petroleum © State of Western Australia 2011. Government geologists study the rocks and landscape that make up Australia. By looking at and sampling rocks they can find out how and when these rocks formed. The…

This unit has specifically been aligned to the Australian Science Curriculum year three. In this unit ‘Powering Our World’ students investigate how heat can cause a change of state and can be used to process ores to produce materials that are used in everyday life. Students focus particularly…

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Many things that people use are made from minerals and metals. In order to have these things the minerals or metals to make them can come from recycled materials or are mined. The recycling of…

This sheet provides detailed teacher background information about hydrogen production processes, storage and transportation methods and potential utilisation of hydrogen as well as useful links. Educational Value Statement List the processes that can be used to produce hydrogen. Describes processes for the established methods used to produce hydrogen.…

Find out how hydrogen gas is produced and used. This is a fact sheet providing information on hydrogen production from fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. The uses of hydrogen are briefly discussed and information is provided about hydrogen fuel cells. Educational value statement Compares the feasibility of…

This sheet provides a concise explanation of what hydrogen fuel cell are and how they can be used as an energy source. It also outlines the chemical reaction, half reactions and energy transformations that occur in a hydrogen fuel cell as hydrogen gas combines with oxygen to form…

This worksheet provides data of some energy and flammability properties of hydrogen, methane and petrol and questions for students to analyse, compare and make judgements of hydrogen as a future fuel and safety considerations for handling hydrogen. Educational Value Statement Provides data for some energy and flammability properties…

This sheet provides an overview of the range of production processes possible to produce hydrogen and concise descriptions of the three mature processes for hydrogen production. Educational Value Statement Illustrates energy transformations within a system. Demonstrates the scientific and technological advancements influenced by the environmental and social drive…

This sheet illustrates and provides a concise description of the typical design for localised hydrogen refuelling stations. Educational Value Statement Illustrates energy transformations within a system. Demonstrates the scientific and technological advancements influenced by the environmental and social drive towards decarbonisation. Describes the important chemical processes of water…