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10 Ways Geoscience Can Save The World


Provided by: Geoscience for the Future

Activity type(s): Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster

Duration: 30 mins

Suitable for ages: 5-7 years old, 7-11 years old, 11-14 years old

Description:

The talk introduces “10 reasons why geoscience can save the planet”, including hazard analysis, critical minerals (“ingredients”), storing carbon dioxide, finding new energy, cleaning up pollution, seeking water resources, and more. Designed to be easily adaptable for delivery to a variety of age groups, this talk could be used as it is, trimmed down, or used as a starting point for a longer talk. Free to use but please credit Geoscience for the Future when using.


Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/10_Reasons_GFTF_Geoscience_Outreach_Slidedeck.pptx

Subject areas:

    • Atmosphere
    • Climate change
    • Energy resources
    • Natural resources
    • Hazards
    • Science communication
    • Sustainability
    • Energy
    • Environments
    • Designing and constructing substructures
    • Earth and Atmosphere
    • Hydrocarbons
    • Metals
    • Conditions for life on Earth
    • The atmosphere
    • The hydrosphere
    • Mineral resources
    • Soils
    • Geographical skills
    • Energy and the environment

Keywords: sustainable future, Introduction to geoscience, applications of geoscience

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