Mining Archives - Education

24 Mar 2021

Explainer: Cryptocurrency

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

How digital currencies work, and why we should care. This maths and technology resource is for Year 10 STEM students to explain cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. It describes what it is, the benefits, challenges and the future of the currency. It … Continued

16 Feb 2021

Is Lithium the energy answer for Australia?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

As the demand for renewable-energy technologies skyrockets, so has the global search for their constituent materials, like lithium. Since Australia mines over half the worlds lithium, we have a responsibility to mine it in a sustainable way. In this resource … Continued

28 Oct 2020

Please explain: Why is NASA returning to the Moon?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Associate Professor Craig O’Neill, of Macquarie University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, explains the interconnected reasons behind the renewed lunar push. This activity is best suited to Earth and Space and Chemistry students in Years 7, 8, and 10 … Continued

27 Oct 2020

It’s confirmed. There is water on the Moon

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Flying telescope detects unique spectral signature. This exciting article and resource are best suited to Year 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 Earth and Space, Chemistry and Physics students. It demonstrates an application for their understanding of minerals and the … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Designer

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, STEM In Action | 0

The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued

9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Geologist

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

9 Jun 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Mine Geologist

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

22 May 2020

Best of: Plate Tectonics

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Our best of series, published each week, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Plate Tectonics for year 9 students studying Earth and Space Science. Australian Curriculum Codes: ACSSU180 Year 9: "The theory of … Continued

14 Aug 2019

Lost volcanoes found among oil and gas

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Scientists make unexpected Jurassic discovery under central Australia. This brief article could be used for years 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 studying any science to show them the new STEM discoveries happening right now in Australia. Word Count: … Continued

3 Dec 2018

Australia’s rehabilitation of abandoned mines offers lessons for the world

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems Additional: Careers, Maths, Technology, Engineering Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems Years: 6, 7, 9 Australia’s rehabilitation of abandoned mines offers lessons | Cosmos Word Count: 1479 Across the globe, countries are … Continued