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 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…

An interactive resource for secondary science students developed by the Minerals Council of Australia. Students become ‘virtual metallurgists’ and undertake on the job training, conduct experiments, alter variables and examine the consequences, assess the cost and environmental impact of their actions and interact with on-site staff to discover…

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…

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…

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Radiation is all around us. It is energy travelling through space. Heat, light and sound are familiar to our senses, ultra-violet waves gives us sunburn, and radio waves require some instruments to…

Rare earths are in increasing demand worldwide for use in many modern technological devices such as electric motors, magnets, lasers, batteries, computer and LCD television screens, iPods, mobile phones and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. They are also essential in energy efficient technologies such as low-energy light bulbs…

In this experiment students carry out an investigation similar to what is conducted within industrial laboratories. Information and directions are provided for the experiment which investigates the recovery of copper metal from ore using solvent extraction. It includes background information on the industrial process and chemistry involved, as…

The World Nuclear Association provides fact sheets on many nuclear related topics including World Uranium Mining, location of Australia’s Uranium Mines, Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining, and Radioactive Waste Management. http://www.world-nuclear.org   Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Australian Curriculum content statements Science & Physics: ACSSU155 (8);…

This graphic organiser is used to identify similarities and differences between three types of radiation – alpha, beta and gamma. Educational Value Statement Identifies three different types of radiation: alpha, beta and gamma Explores similarities and differences in radiation properties Can be downloaded as a PDF File Key…