This word search requires students to locate the names of rocks and minerals found in Australia within the word search.
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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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
This guide provides two different tools that can be used in the identification of rocks using their physical features. Educational Value Statement Use an identification key to identify different types of rocks Use an identification chart to identify different types of rocks Examine and understand the ...
This fact sheet outlines the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks which are accompanied by diagrams illustrating each step. Educational value statement Defines what sedimentary rocks are Explains how sedimentary rocks are formed Provides examples of the different types of ...
This student worksheet can be used to reinforce student knowledge of the rock cycle. It provides them with an opportunity to create their own representation of the rock cycle utilise their knowledge of the rock cycle and the cut outs provided. Educational Value Statement Illustrates how ...