Tas mines and acid waste

As part of a hands-on demonstration, students perform experiments to find out how to counteract the acid that is often generated in mine waste.

Delivery

In school, on campus

When

Term 1 to 4

Cohort

Secondary, senior secondary

Where

Sandy Bay campus, in school

Capacity

30 students

About the program

As part of a hands-on demonstration, students perform experiments to find out how to counteract the acid that is often generated in mine waste. Using these small-scale experiments, the class is able to calculate the quantity of treatment that is required to manage a west Tasmanian mine waste pile.

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Links to the Australian Curriculum

Creative and critical thinking

General capability

Sustainability

Cross-curriculum priority