This Gold Industry Group initiative provides teachers with an informative array of free educational resources around the economic, environmental, and social impact of Australia's gold industry.
How You Can Learn With Us
Gold Resources Kit
Gold Industry Group’s free, exclusive Gold Resources Kits provide your classroom with adaptable lesson plans, resources and large rock and gold samples donated by our members from gold mines here in Australia. The Gold Resources Kit provides teachers with unique learning tools to engage students in their learning about the impact of gold in Australia.
INSIDE GOLD RESOURCES KIT
Gold Resources Kits are usually updated every year and include a range of different specimens depending on what is available from our members.
Each 2023 kit includes a specimen of” Bucky quartz, pegmatite rock, dolerite rock, gneiss rock, porphyry rock, a Perth Mint medallion, a gold leaf vial, a geological hand lens, comprehensive Teacher Guide, Discover Gold in Your Life book and sticker. Plus some extra classroom display resources.
NOTE
Due to limited availability, our Gold Resources Kits are for registered ACARA Australian schools only and are limited to one per school. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide these resources to individuals or homeschools.
LIBRARY
We are happy to provide our Gold Resources Kit to Libraries for individuals and home educators to experience.
Please have your local library contact us directly to request a kit be made available for your local community at: info@goldindustrygroup.com.au
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Gold Class Session - Primary
These 60-minute sessions are delivered to a single class of up to 32 students in upper primary (Years 4 – 6). Engage your students with real-life challenges run by industry professionals. During each interactive session, students will learn all about gold, its value, relevance, and diverse opportunities, through a hands-on STEM activity.
AVAILABILITY
These free incursions are currently available in Western Australia; Perth Metro & Gold Fields region
NOTE
Booking requests must be made per class, so please make a separate booking for each class. If you book several sessions for the same date, you may have the same facilitator or different facilitators depending on their availability and rosters.
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Gold Class Session - Secondary
BOOK A SECONDARY GOLD CLASS SESSION
These 60-minute sessions are delivered to a single class of up to 32 students in lower secondary (Years 7 – 9). Engage your students with real-life challenges run by industry professionals. During each interactive session, students will learn all about gold, its value, relevance, and diverse opportunities, through a hands-on STEM activity. Facilitators also provide students with a unique insight into their career journey
AVAILABILITY
These free incursions are currently available in Western Australia; Perth Metro & Gold Fields region
NOTE
Booking requests must be made per class, so please make a separate booking for each class. If you book several sessions for the same date, you may have the same facilitator or different facilitators depending on their availability and rosters.
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Gold Class Careers Presentation
These 60-minute presentations are delivered to students in secondary school (Years 9 – 12) exploring various career pathways and the many opportunities available in gold. Gold industry workers will share their career journey and the diverse range of jobs available in the sector through their experiences, worker interviews and profiles.
AVAILABILITY
These presentations can be delivered Australia-wide online, or in-person (Perth Metro & Gold Fields region).
NOTE
Booking requests must be made per class. Our Gold Class presentations can be delivered to larger numbers but acceptance of these is dependent on facilitator preferences.
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Career Expo's
BOOK A GOLD INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUR SCHOOL CAREER EVENT
Our Gold Industry Representatives are ready and available to attend schools in the Perth Metro area. Whether you’re hosting a career event, career expo, or any educational gathering, we can bring a booth with promotional items and knowledgeable experts from the gold industry. These professionals are well-equipped to engage with students, providing valuable insights into various career pathways and opportunities within the gold sector. Book now to enhance your school’s events with an informative and inspiring session tailored to the interests and aspirations of your students.
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Resources
Exclusive Gold Resources Kits including large rock samples are available for teachers to order for their school.
Teachers can book free, interactive gold incursions delivered by passionate workers in Australia’s gold industry to better inform students about the significance of gold, how it has helped shape our nation and the diverse range of careers available in the industry.
Lesson plans, an app, case studies, videos, other educational resources are also available covering gold careers, Science, Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Sustainability.
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Celebrating Family Ties
Use this template to reflect on immigration to Australia and encourage your students to research their own family ancestry.
Earth Minerals – Identification
This guide is perfect for students, providing essential insights into recognising minerals as small grains within rocks.
Gold Rush: Advent Calendar
A printable A3 advent calendar style poster for students to identify, inquire about and collect information that relates to the Australian Gold Rush.
Careers In Gold
This Careers in Gold poster was developed as part of the Gold Industry Group’s National Gold Education Program.
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Who are we?
We’re a not-for-profit, member-based association dedicated to growing and supporting the gold sector and communities across Australia.
We develop educational and community initiatives that deliver long-term outcomes and drive positive change. We represent gold producers, explorers, prospectors, fabricators and service providers. Together, we’re growing understanding of the gold sector’s value to the economy and community.
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- Championing Indigenous Netballers: Gold Industry Group's Support for the 2024 NAIDOC Carnivalby Gold Industry Group on 17 July 2024 at 5:45 AM
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- How is gold mined?by Gold Industry Group on 7 February 2024 at 7:23 AM
Ever wondered how gold is actually retrieved from the earth? Although movies may have you believe gold is found in big nuggets on the surface or by panning in a river, this is rarely true on a commercial scale. The process of getting gold out of the earth is a little more complicated (and costly) than that, so read on to find out exactly how gold is mined here in Australia.