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,…

This worksheet defines radioactive isotopes and half-life and provides examples of radioactive decay applications. It outlines an engaging activity using everyday items to simulate radioactive decay to calculate half-life. Educational Value Statement Explains radioactive isotopes Defines half-life Outlines the processes and products of radioactive decay Demonstrates the uses…

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This is a lesson plan which focuses on the complexities of resource management and the associated decision-making. Students are asked to discuss how a number of apples should be used by the class. Various options…

QER is acknowledged with providing assistance for this resource. “Decantation to separate oil and water ” After oil and water are extracted from oil shale at the QER New Fuels Development Centre, they settle in measure tanks which are kept warm to help the oil and water to…

QER is acknowledged with providing assistance for this resource. “Dehydration of oil shale” Oil shale is composed of between 17 and 25% water and before the oil can be extracted, this moisture needs to be removed. To extract the water from the oil shale, the shale passes through…

QER is acknowledged with providing assistance for this resource. “Minimising environmental impacts” A field trip for students to explore for themselves elements of mine site rehabilitation by conducting a site survey, and strategies for the minimisation of greenhouse gas and other emissions, is a great learning opportunity. But…