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10 Ways Geoscience Can Save The World (outreach talk/introduction to geoscience talk) Provided by Geoscience for the Future Classroom activity, Subject knowledge booster 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 Suitable for ages: 5-7 years old, 7-11 years old, 11-14 years old 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
  • Hazards
  • Energy and the environment
  • Keywords: Sustainable future, Introduction to geoscience, applications of geoscience


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