Mining Science Centre
Cybernauts investigate “What is mining?”, and look at Copper and Zinc mining in particular, we look at ore, appearance along with the commercial application of metals
Looking at styles of mines (open-cut and underground), we investigate the commercial aspects of each, asking the question “Why Mine?”
Consultation with various stakeholders is important, the social and ethical implications of Mining are explored, along with the perspectives these different people bring to the discussion.
We then explore the activities cybernauts are required to complete: “Your Mission, Jim…”
Down in the modelling pits, cybernauts use semi-transparent lego-like blocks to construct a 3d model of their field recordings
This mining science centre is now operational, time to move on to other activity centres.
Accommodating minors
So our cybernauts will enter Minex5 (or “Oresome World” … yeah, don’t ask) and learn a bit about geological science
They will meet, greet, investigate some mineralogy and geoscience the head off to learn about environmental consequences of mining
Quite happy with this structure – modelled on the Maritime Museum in Sydney, it has a multi-level atrium and some funky spaces that will be kitted out with activity boards.
The “Eco Hut” is on a small range “One Tree Hill” overlooking the potential mineral bed, has a funky fan roof and is built around the one tree there.
Then they undertake an aerial survey of a large area mineral bed, interpret the results and build models of what they have found. I have placed ultralights around (all that tiresome walking gets a bit monotonous over such a large area) – you can see the aerial survey above, sector markers and boreholes in place. I may have to add some grid markers to make sense of the space – the rez distances are a pain – objects phase in and out of existence because they are so far away – nothing I can do about that unfortunately – is an Activeworld “feature” apparently.
Quite happy with the weekend’s progress – lots more to do but shape and sense beginning to emerge.
