Science of the Earth 11-14
These Earth Science Teachers' Association resources provide an introduction to geology and earth science through practical activities and observations. Each resource has detailed teacher guidance and materials for use with students in the classroom.
The materials cover a large range of topics and include:
* landscape formation
* sedimentary processes
* fossils
* energy and the extraction of raw materials
HEALTH and SAFETY
Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work. Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.
A Teachers' Guide to the 'Science of the Earth' Approach
This booklet, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, describes the contents of their 'Science of the Earth 11-14' series of resources. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources,…
Bulk Constructional Minerals
Part of the Earth Science Teachers' Association collection, these materials help students look at the use of bulk raw materials in construction. Practical activities look at materials such as granite, slate, limestone, gravel, sand and clay. Other resources enable students to look at where bulk materials are obtained from…
Earth's Surface Features
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these materials encourage students to search for patterns on the Earth, through the use of maps and photographs. This increases students' awareness of major features on both land and under the sea. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a resource that includes a practical…
Life from the Past - Introducing Fossils
These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, enable students to understand fossils and the process of fossilisation. Students look at how living organisms become fossilised using plaster of Paris 'fossils'. Students then consider how the fossil record can be used to deduce previous environments…
Magma - Introducing the Igneous Processes
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources start by looking at the viscosity of liquids and relate this to magma involved in volcanic eruptions. They go on to show the properties of magma and the resultant landscapes that are formed as well as how cooling rates influence the rocks formed. HEALTH…
Moulding Earth's Surface - Weathering, Erosion and Transportation
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources look at how surfaces are produced by the breaking up of rocks and transport by water. The influence of different rock types on the development of landscapes is also considered. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must…
Power from the Past: Coal
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these materials look at how coal deposits were formed from vegetation and how layers of sediment produce seams in coalfields. Students also investigate how coal can be separated from waste rocks during the reclamation of spoil tips. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a resource…
Power Source: Oil and Energy
These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, look at oil and gas and their use as an energy source. Students survey energy resources for a developing country. They look at the formation, migration and trapping of oil and gas deposits as well as their detection and extraction. HEALTH and SAFETY Any…
Second-hand Rocks - Introducing Sedimentary Processes
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources introduce students to the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Students look at the effects that flowing water, ice and wind have on sediments and the formation of the landscape. They see how sediments become cemented and are then broken…
Water Overground and Underground
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources look at water supplies. Students consider the permeability of rocks when seeing how to supply water in an arid environment. They look at waste disposal and groundwater pollution and conclude with a case study on the factors involved in the siting of a dam…
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