Supplier of educational and scientific products, permanent magnets and general equipment, including supply of rocks and minerals available for purchase. URL: http://www.serrata.com.au/

Provider of classroom resource packages, field studies and practical workshops which complement the curriculum areas of ‘Society and the Environment’ and ‘Science and Technology’. URL: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/education  

Silver is used in electronic and electrical components, mirrors, electroplate, batteries, medicine and glassmaking. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

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)

Nickel and cobalt have many uses. In this fact sheet some fast facts on these resources are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8)

Limestone, gravel and sand have many uses including landscaping. In this fact sheet some fast facts on these resources are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU075 (4); ACSES019 (11/12); ACSES020 (11/12)

Kaolin is used as filling and coating pigments for paper, in polymer and paint. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided.

Gypsum is used in foot creams, shampoos, other hair products, concrete, blackboard chalk and fertilizer. In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are provided.   Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU032 (2)

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)

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)