An overview of coal and its uses PowerPoint

Topic

Coal & Low Emission Technology

Energy

Geology / Mineral Formation

Mining

Type of Resource

PowerPoint

Year Level

Years 11-12

Years 3-6

Years 7-10

Years K-2

Subject

Geography

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

Resources for

Teachers

Australian Curriculum Content Statements
v9.0
v8.4

Introduction

Find out where we get the coal that powers our homes and industries. This is a PowerPoint presentation outlining how coal is formed, mined, processed and used. All slides contain images or maps. Teacher’s notes are included.

Educational value statement

  • Includes maps showing locations of coal deposits in Australia
  • Includes details of open-cut and underground mining as well as site rehabilitation.
  • Teacher’s notes contain background information and some suggestions for activities and discussion topics
  • Can be downloaded as a PPT file.

Key learning objectives

  • Students identify coal as an important resource and describe how it is used
  • Students describe how coal is formed and explain why it is regarded as a non-renewable resource.
  • Students describe the methods of mining coal.
  • Students explain how mine sites are rehabilitated after use.


Strands

  • Science Understanding: Earth and space sciences; Physical sciences
  • Science as a Human Endeavour: Use and influence of science
  • (Geographical knowledge and understanding: Environment)