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Are Gold Mines a Golden Opportunity for Renewables?
Lesson3 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 8SciencePhysicsEnvironmentalEnergySustainability
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will examine the environmental, social and economic impacts of abandoned mine sites and explore how innovative rehabilitation projects, like the Kidston Pumped Hydro renewable project, can transform these sites. They will also evaluate how new evidence and perspectives in science can lead to changes in knowledge and influence responses to contemporary issues.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the impact of abandoned mine sites
- explore innovative practices in mine site regeneration, focusing on how sustainability priorities can transform these sites into renewable energy hubs.
Success criteria
Students can:
- assess the environmental, social and economic impacts of abandoned mine sites
- outline methods used to rehabilitate mine sites, and the benefits these methods provide to the environment and communities
- evaluate how the Kidston Pumped Hydro renewable project demonstrates sustainable and efficient practices by transforming an old mine site into a renewable energy source.
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