Find out where we get the coal that powers our homes and industries. This is a PowerPoint presentation outlining how coal is formed, mined, processed and used. All slides contain images or maps. Teacher’s notes are included. Educational value statement Includes maps showing locations of coal deposits in…

Coal is used in the generation of electricity and in the steel making process. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU074 (4); ACSSU153 (8)

This is a worksheet containing images and descriptions of the stages in a coal-fired power station. Students cut out the images and descriptions to arrange them in the correct sequence. Educational value statement Allows students to demonstrate the sequence of stages and energy conversions in a power station.…

Much debate is around at present about coal. Examine the myths and facts about Australian coal. Includes statistics on coal exports, the contribution of Australian coal emissions to global greenhouse gases, the percentage of coal fired electricity used in Australia and export destinations of Australian coal. Australian Curriculum…

Copper is a metal which is mined from the earth and used for a number of different purposes. It was formed as a result of volcanic activity which resulted in large masses of molten rock and hot water cooling and then solidifying into copper compounds. This fact sheet…

Copper is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this mineral are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU074 (4); ACSSU152 (8); ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU032 (2)

This is an interactive activity that allows students to explore the processes involved in the mining and processing of copper ore and the production of copper. Students initially place the processes in correct sequence and can then select each stage to animate it and access relevant information. The…

Find out how copper ore is extracted and turned into copper metal. This is a PowerPoint presentation showing the properties, uses and extraction of copper. It includes details of the mining and processing of copper ore as well as smelting, converting and refining to produce copper metal. Most…

Weathering is the natural force that wears down objects by the elements (temperature, wind, water, gravity) in the environment. In this unit students will explore the differences between weathering and erosion before making an in-depth study of erosion. Erosion in the local environment is investigated. Students create models…

Find out how to save energy at home and reduce your carbon footprint. This is an information sheet describing strategies that can be used in the home to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. It includes some images. Educational value statement Strategies dealt with are related to…