The Gold Rush Technology slide set is a joint education project with the Sovereign Hill Ballarat Education Service and comprises - 14 page booklet with background information and descriptions of each image. Includes equipment used by Gold Rush miners, from simple alluvial panning to underground mining. Also includes modern gold exploration methods using geology and geophysics. - 15 slides - student question/s for each slide Suitable for primary levels Years 5-6 and secondary levels Years 7-8

Abstract for submission to 11th IEA GHG International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies. Conference paper to follow pending selection for oral or poster presentation. Abstract covers the GA-ACCA21 China Australia Geological Storage of CO2 (CAGS) Project run through PMD/ED 2009-2012.

The Gold Rush Technology image set comprises 15 images and accompanying text that includes background information and descriptions of each image. The images depict methods used by Gold Rush miners, from simple alluvial panning to underground mining. The resource also includes modern gold exploration methods using geology and geophysics techniques. Possible student question/s for each slide are provided. Suitable for primary levels Years 5-6 and secondary levels Years 7-8

Kakadu and Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Parks are unique in Australia in terms of their diversity of geological, cultural and biological values. Both parks are renowned for sandstone plateaus with spectacular gorges and escarpments, and contain some of the oldest and finest collections of Aboriginal rock art in the world. The parks support a remarkable abundance and variety of plants and animals, many of them rare or not found anywhere else. Kakadu is also famous for its extensive wetlands and is one of the few World Heritage areas listed for both its natural and cultural values. This guidebook has been written by experts from the Australian Geological Survey Organisation, Northern Territory Geological Survey, Environment Australia, Parks Australia, and the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. Written for the non-specialist, the guidebook provides a concise and authoritative account of the rocks, landforms, plants, animals, Aboriginal culture and exploration history of the Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks. There is also information on places to visit, walking trails, camping facilities, commercial tours and helpful hints on getting the most from your visit.

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The Map Reading Guide is an ideal resource for a wide range of map users and is an excellent and simplistic introduction to topographic maps which are suitable for anyone with an interest in maps. It contains: - an explanation of what is a topographic map - steps on how to read topographic maps, including explanations of map scale and how to use a map scale to calculate distance - the differences between grid north, true north and magnetic north - an explanation of symbols used on topographic map symbols - how hills and mountains are shown on maps using relief shading, hypsometric tinting, and contours - what a datum is and why there are different datum - explanations of the difference between geographic and grid coordinates - how to quote grid references from topographic maps - how to plan a successful trip using topographic maps - using Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and magnetic compasses with topographic maps - using a topographic map to find your current position and to set a course. This product is the guide/map roamer card combination.

Using numerous illustrations this comprehensive black and white resource describes the formation, trapping and uses of natural gas as a non-renewable energy source. The exploration and recovery methods of gas are described, as are Australia's natural gas potential and environmental issues such as greenhouse gases. This 110 page booklet includes student activities with suggested answers. Suitable for secondary Years 9-12.

Australia boasts 10,000 caves! Caves are a great way to introduce common scientific and geographic concepts to your students. The Discovering Caves Kit is suitable for teachers, students and the general public. It comprises; - 18 fact sheets on topics such as cave chemistry, cave formation, karst landscapes, dating cave deposits, caves and past climate clues, cave animals and fossils and cave management. - 7 reproducible student activities, including a 3D cave model to construct - full colour 'Discovering Caves in Australia' 108 x 78 cm poster (catalogue item 33849) Suitable for primary level Years 4-6 and secondary level Years 7-9.

This education resource comprises; - 10 page booklet with background information and descriptions of each image - includes world plate boundaries and earthquake distribution, distribution of earthquakes in Australia and examples of earthquake events, Australia's Seismological Network managed by Geoscience Australia, how earthquakes are measured, a case study of Tennant Creek and a map depicting Australia's earthquake hazard. - 15 slides Suitable for primary level Years 5-6 and secondary level Years 7-12.

This slide set on Australian volcanoes comprises - 12 page booklet with background information and descriptions of each image - 15 slides - student question/s for each slide Learn the history of Australia's hot spot volcanoes over 60 million years. Compare and contrast recent Australian volcanoes with those elsewhere and examine 9 Australian volcanoes in detail. Suitable for primary levels Years 5-6 and secondary levels Years 7-10