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, must be moved into the image in the correct order, while estimated costs and times are indicated on gauges.
Queensland Energy Resources and Bremar Pty Ltd are acknowledged for their considerable assistance in the development of this product.
Geoimage is also acknowledged for the supply of the remote sensing image. Derived classification copyright Geoimage 2011.
Educational value statement
Key learning objectives
Strands
Science as a Human Endeavour: Nature and development of
science/ Use and influence of science.
The Tasmanian Minerals Council is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. The ‘Finding Minerals’ booklet is designed for use from Kindergarten to Year 4 to assist student literacy and understanding of the minerals industry. In this pictorial reader, the places minerals are found and ...
The Tasmanian Minerals Council is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. The ‘A Mine’ booklet is designed for use from Kindergarten to Year 4 to assist student literacy and understanding of the minerals industry. In this pictorial early reader, students are provided with the key words used ...
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 on ...
The Tasmanian Minerals Council is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. The ‘Minerals to Metal’ booklet is designed for use from Kindergarten to Year 4 to assist student literacy and understanding of the minerals industry. In this pictorial reader, a basic overview of the processes ...
This word search requires students to locate the names of rocks and minerals found in Australia within the word search. Educational value statement Students reinforce their knowledge of the names of common rocks and minerals Can be downloaded as a PDF file Key learning objectives Students can ...
Minerals can be identified based on their physical properties. The main properties used to identify minerals are described in this activity, and students are then asked to identify the ten common ore minerals. NB Activity works best if students are provided with samples of chalcopyrite, pyrite, ...
Outlines the difference between a rock and a mineral. Provides details of the three main rock types; igenous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Includes teachers’ notes. Australian Curriculum content statements AC9S8U04 Science: ACSSU153 (8); ACSSU075 (4) ...
This worksheet explains that rocks are made up of minerals and explains the different physical properties that can be used to identify different minerals. Students can test their knowledge of rocks and minerals by answering the questions provided on the last page. Educational Value Statement ...
In this worksheet, students identify the minerals and metals in objects commonly used in their house and look at the properties that make the metal suitable for use in these objects. To be used in conjunction with the ‘Mining makes your house’ interactive. Australian Curriculum content ...
This fact sheet contains the details of significant mineral mines operating within Queensland including the mineral mined at each location and the where the mines are situated. Educational value statement Lists locations of mineral mines in Queensland Can be downloaded as a PDF file Key ...