The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This guide provides real-world examples of careers in the resources sector – highlighting opportunities, identifying skill sets and explaining pathways to desired outcomes. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the varied and diverse jobs…

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…

This worksheet provides an opportunity for students to use interactive tools or other forms of research to form an understanding of the structure of elements, their common uses and the relationship between their atomic structure and their placement on the periodic table. Educational Value Statement Reviews element naming…

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…

Identify metals based on their reactivity with metal ions in solution. This is an activity sheet providing instructions for an experiment based on the metal activity series. It includes a blank data table and photograph of the experimental setup. Educational Value Statement Provides an activity for students to…

This worksheet introduces the concept of ions and the naming structure of cations and anions. It also provides reference tables for the charge on common monoatomic and polyatomic ions. The worksheet also introduces the concept of single displacement reactions and provides an opportunity for students to predict the…

This worksheet reviews the reactivity of metals and provides an overview of the metal reactivity series. It also introduces the concept of metal processing and the relative difficulty in extracting metal from ores based on their position within the reactivity series. The worksheet has a focus on aluminium…

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…

This worksheet is focused on data collection and problem solving in the resources sector. Noting that physics applications play a large role in technology advancements and improvements. Educational Value Statement Explores the use of drones and other aerial devices in the sector Looks at the types of data…

A worksheet to assist students to brainstorm important features of a paper plane. The worksheet also looks at comparing a plane designed for the longest flight time and a plane designed to travel the furthest. Educational Value Statement Encourages brainstorming techniques Uses students previous experiences to help infer…