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10 Ways Geoscience Can Save The World5-7 years old, 7-11 years old, 11-14 years oldClassroom activity, Subject knowledge booster30 mins
3D geological models in Minecraft7-11 years old, 11-14 years oldClassroom activityN/A
Amazing Earth11-14 years old, 14-16 years oldClassroom activity, Subject knowledge booster30+ minutes
Battery metals and elements14-16 years old, 16+, StaffVideo7 minutes
Can modern technology uncover the secrets of evolution?14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster
Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Video, Subject knowledge booster
Carbon cycle – releasing dinosaur breath into the lab11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity50 minutes
Carbon cycle in the lab: carbon products and the processes that link them11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity30 minutes
Carbon cycle: exchanging carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and ocean11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity20 minutes
Climate Change and Extreme Weather7-11 years old, 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, 16+Video5 minutes
Craters on the Moon. Why are the Moon’s craters such different shapes and sizes?11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, StaffClassroom activity30 minutes
Cut-out 3D model of Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh7-11 years oldClassroom activity
Cut-out 3D model of Bardon Hill Quarry7-11 years oldClassroom activity
Cut-out 3D model of Eyjafjallajökull volcano7-11 years oldClassroom activity
Cut-out 3D model of Soufrière Hills Volcano7-11 years oldClassroom activity
Cut-out and colour spiral timeline of life on Earth5-7 years old, 7-11 years oldClassroom activity
Cycling carbon: seeing how plants use carbon dioxide in the lab11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity40 minutes
DIY Rock Cycle7-11 years old, 11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster30-60 mins
Earth Science On-Site7-11 years old, 11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, StaffLesson plan, Outdoor activity, Subject knowledge boosterN/A
Earth’s crust: thinner than you think11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity20 minutes (less if the extension calculation activity is not done)
Earthquakes caused by humans – practical worksheets for students aged 15+14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster~15 minutes
Earthquakes caused by humans: Printable matching game14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster~15 minutes
Earthquakes factsheetStaffSubject knowledge booster
Earthquakes or nuclear explosions: seismic clues to dirty deeds14-16 years oldClassroom activity, Subject knowledge booster40 minutes
Eduqas A-Level Geology Knowledge Organisers16+, StaffSubject knowledge boosterNA
Energy storage: How geology can help to balance supply and demand11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Video
Evolution Boxes7-11 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster4 weeks ( one activity of about 1 -1.5 hours a week)
Exploration techniques16+, StaffSubject knowledge booster30 minutes + for each PowerPoint
Exploring earthquakes11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Video, Subject knowledge booster
Geological Society 16-18 Resources16+, StaffLesson plan, Classroom activityN/A
Geological Society Primary Resources5-7 years old, 7-11 years old, StaffLesson plan, Classroom activity, OtherN/A
Geological Society Secondary Resources11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, StaffLesson plan, Classroom activity, OtherN/A
Geologists’ Association Schoolrocks! boxes5-7 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster6 weks ( one lesson of about an hour every week)
Geoscience for the future14-16 years old, 16+Other
Geoscience for the future14-16 years old, 16+, StaffSubject knowledge booster
Geothermal – A new use for old coal mines: a potential source of energy from beneath our feet11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity30 minutes, plus time for local investigations via the internet or visits
Geothermal – Deep geothermal power from ‘hot dry rocks’: an option in your area?14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity15 minutes
Geothermal energy: Harnessing the heat of the Earth7-11 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Video
Groundwater16+Classroom activity, Subject knowledge boosterApprox. 30 minutes for each PowerPoint (8 in total)
Harnessing the power of the Sun14-16 years old, 16+Lesson plan, Classroom activity15 minutes – up to 2 hours
Historical Climate Change enrichment lesson7-11 years old, 11-14 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster20 – 60 minutes
History of gold exploration in Scotland Part 1: Medieval times to the 19th century.16+, StaffVideo8 minutes
History of gold exploration in Scotland part 2: 20th century and beyond16+, StaffVideo9 minutes
How Geology affects the landscape of the UK11-14 years oldClassroom activity50 minutes
How ice sheets in the geological past can inform us of sea level rise in the future14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity, Video, Subject knowledge booster30+ mins
How safe is your home area?11-14 years old, 14-16 years old, 16+Classroom activity30 minutes +
How to take a dip and strike14-16 years old, 16+, StaffVideo5 minutes
Igneous processes: matching the evidence they leave behind11-14 years old, 14-16 years oldLesson plan, Classroom activity10 minutes
Introduction to radon and radioactivity16+Classroom activity45-60 minutes
Investigating the Earth: find the ‘Mars Bar’ challenge11-14 years oldClassroom activity20 minutes
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