This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of operating mines in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the commodities extracted. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the commodities, the operator and location of the…

An interactive resource for secondary science students developed by the Minerals Council of Australia. Students become ‘virtual metallurgists’ and undertake on the job training, conduct experiments, alter variables and examine the consequences, assess the cost and environmental impact of their actions and interact with on-site staff to discover…

This fact sheet describes oxyfuel combustion, the technology that burns fuel in almost pure oxygen. Because this makes it easier to capture carbon dioxide from flue gas, it may be possible to achieve near zero carbon dioxide emissions from the production of coal fired electricity. A diagram illustrating…

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. In this learning object, users travel back in time and see how the Australian continent has changed. They can find out when glaciers were common on the Australian mainland, look at maps, landscapes, living things…

QER is acknowledged for providing assistance with this resource. In this PowerPoint the Paraho process used in the extraction of oil from oil shale is explained. Best used in conjunction with fact sheets and other supporting resources on this process. Australian Curriculum Content Statements Science: ACSSU032 (2); ACSSU116…

This publication provides two versions of the Periodic Table for download. One is available for download with names and one is provided without names for more advanced students. This resource is a handy companion for a range of activities related to Chemical Sciences. Educational Value Statement Used as…

Petroleum is used as a source for fuel and in the making of petroleum products such as oil, chemicals and plastics. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACHASSK090 (4); ACSSU032 (2); ACHASSK182(7); ACHGK037 (7); ACSSU153 (8)

Phosphate is mined to obtain phosphorus for use in agriculture and industry. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this mineral are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science & HASS: ACHASSK090 (4); ACSSU032 (2); ACHASSK182(7); ACHGK037 (7); ACSSU153 (8)

This worksheet has been designed to accompany the Physics in Flight experiment planner. For this worksheet, the class data from the physics in flight experiment should be collated and distributed for the completion of the activity. Educational Value Statement Provides guidance around analysing the class data from the…

A worksheet to guide students in conducting an investigation around paper planes. The worksheet is based around the scientific method. Educational Value Statement Provides guidance to conduct an independent investigation Experiment planner is based around the scienfitic method Key Learning Objectives Students can ask a question to begin…