Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations

This online resource explores Australia's mineral wealth.

The resource is an interactive that allows students to trace the origins and distribution of the country's extensive mineral resources.

The interactive examines the exploration process and explores different mining methods and the processing of ores.

Environmental issues relating to the management and rehabilitation of mine sites and the range of uses for minerals in everyday life are also investigated.

This online resource helps develop skills for science investigations.

The resource is a general unit of work suitable for all years of high school that can be used to help students develop the skills necessary to complete their own open-ended science investigations.

These skills are directly related to the Science Inquiry Skills found in the Australian Curriculum: Science and supports the CSIRO CREativity in Science and Technology (CREST) program.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U04 (Year 7)