Year Level(s) | Years K-2 Years 3-6 Years 7-10 Years 11-12 |
Subject Area(s) | Engineering Technology Geography Science SOSE General Science Earth & Environmental Science |
Topic(s) | Coal & Low Emission Technology Energy Environment Non-Renewable Energy |
Resource Type | Media Video Audio Short Movie |
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 the assistance provided by CS Energy and CSIRO Exploration and Mining in the production of this resource.
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Key learning objectives
Strands
Science Understanding: Chemical sciences; Physical sciences.
Australian Curriculum content statements
Science: ACSSU095; ACSSU219; ACSSU225; ACSSU155; ACSSU179