This fact sheet provides a concise explanation of the rock cycle accompanied by a diagram that illustrates the different processes that take place in the rock cycle. Educational Value Statement Defines what the rock cycle is Explains how rocks are constantly changing and moving Illustrates how different processes…

The World Nuclear Association provides fact sheets on many nuclear related topics including World Uranium Mining, location of Australia’s Uranium Mines, Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining, and Radioactive Waste Management. http://www.world-nuclear.org   Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Australian Curriculum content statements Science & Physics: ACSSU155 (8);…

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Undercover is the latest addition to the Down to Earth Series where students take on the role of environmental engineer. They undertake a virtual geology tour and interact with a team of regolith scientists, skilled…

This is a fact sheet that provides information about the techniques used in underground mining and how the environmental impacts are managed. Educational value statement Includes descriptions of stope mining, block caving, room and pillar mining and longwall mining Includes a table listing environmental impacts of underground mining…

This interactive bi-lingual e-book, narrated by Gadj Maymuru, tells the story of mining through text and audio in both English and Yolngu Matha which is one of the Indigenous languages in the Northern Territory. Developed by Indigenous company ‘Sharing Culture’ the book takes the reader through the exploration,…

The Tasmanian Minerals Council is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. The ‘When we Mine’ booklet is designed for use from Kindergarten to Year 4 to assist student literacy and understanding of the minerals industry. In this pictorial reader, students are provided with a succinct overview of…