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… Read More

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 acknowledges… Read More

This is an interactive activity that allows students to explore the processes involved in the mining and processing of copper ore and the production of copper. Students initially place the processes in correct sequence and can then select each stage to animate it and access relevant information. The smelting stage… Read More

In this interactive resource, students will build an electric car using the components provided. Students are then required to identify where various raw materials have been used in the production of the car by dragging the raw materials to different parts of the car。 Educational value statement Outlines… Read More

Find out about the technologies that can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. This resource consists of an animated video accompanied by an interactive landscape activity. The video focuses on technologies that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, as well as renewable energy and… Read More

In this interactive, the steps involved in mineral exploration including geophysical and geochemical are explored. A cross-sectional view of a landscape, above and below ground, is provided and there are labels identifying various mineral and energy resources below the surface. Exploration processes, such as satellite image analysis by a geophysicist,… Read More

The Minerals Council of Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This is an interactive resource through which students can expand their knowledge of Australia’s rich mineral deposits. Organised into seven sections, it provides an overview of mineral sources with information… Read More

Find out how much your lifestyle depends on mining. This is an interactive activity in which students select common household items and materials, such as mobile phones or carpet, to access facts about them. The facts include such details as chemical nature, properties and uses as well as information about… Read More

In this interactive resource, students can explore the breadth of careers within different areas of the resources sector. Both trade and professional pathways are available within different areas of the resources sector, including mining, logistics, renewables, oil and gas and more broadly within support services found in business… Read More