This worksheet introduces the a range of ways that elements can be classified using their properties. It focusses on the classification of metals and non-metals using an range of characteristics including electrical conductivity, lustre, malleability and melting point. Students are provided an opportunity to check for understanding at…

Clay is used in ceramic products such as tiles, blocks and ornaments. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

Test your knowledge of coal. This is a crossword puzzle with clues related to the formation, mining and uses of coal. Educational value statement Requires a knowledge of important terms related to coal. Can be downloaded as a PDF file. Key learning objectives Students recall common terms related…

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)

In this interactive diagram, students learn how a power station works. Students build the coal fired energy plant by dragging images into the correct position and in the correct order, then select captions to match. Educational value statement Shows the main components and processes in a coal-fired power…

Find out how a coal-fired power station makes electricity. This is an animated video in eleven parts which shows the components and processes in a coal-fired power station. The accompanying narration explains what happens in each stage. Most of the statistical information and examples relate to Queensland. QRC…

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.…

Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is typically around 97% pure methane which is a gas formed millions of years ago as part of the burial of peat to form coal. CSG can be captured for use as an energy source for power generation or it can be processed into…

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)