Teaching Resources
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There are a number of existing web-based resources for the teaching and learning of Geology aimed at all levels of the National Curriculum. The major sources are listed below with links to the sites.
| Resource | Level/Age | Link | Description |
| GEOTREX | AS &
A2 (16+ yrs) |
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Geology Teacher's Resource Exchange (GEOTREX) is a project conceived by Ben Church, who has taught the WJEC Geology GCSE, AS and A2 specifications at Monmouth Comprehensive School since 1989. This site aims to facilitate networking and the sharing of resources and ideas, making teaching and learning more effective for everyone. GEOTREX is password protected for use by ESTA members only. |
| TEDBURY CAMP | AS & A2 undergraduate |
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Tedbury Camp Quarry is an important geological site that is located in the
eastern Mendip Hills, near Frome in |
| ESEU | KS3 & KS4 (11-16 yrs) |
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The
Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU), based at Keele University, provides a programme of in-service training
for KS3 and KS4 in England and Wales that is designed to raise staff
confidence and enthusiasm in teaching about the Earth. KS3 topics focus on the QCA Scheme of work,
whilst the KS4 topics focus on the GCSE Science syllabus. In Scotland, the programme focuses on primary and lower secondary teachers via the 5-14 Guidelines for Science, Materials from Earth (Level D). |
| JESEI | KS3 & KS4 (11-16 yrs) |
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The Joint Earth Science Education Initiative (JESEI) was developed specifically to help chemistry, biology and physics specialists with their teaching of Earth science. It includes more than 40 activity-based topics that highlight the relevance and interest of Earth science to KS3 and KS4 pupils. Some of the resources are also useful for both younger and older audiences. |
| NATURE FOR SCHOOLS |
KS2 & KS3 (7 -14 yrs) |
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Natural England has
developed more than 100 lesson plans that provide activities and
information to help pupils better understand nature and the natural
environment. There are also suggestions for outdoor activities appropriate
for almost all schools to use in their own locality. The resource pages support the National Curriculum at KS2 and KS3, with some material for KS1 (5-7yrs). Some of the KS3 resources could be appropriate for use at GCSE level or above. The main subjects covered are Geography, Science and Citizenship. |
| EARTH SCIENCE ON-SITE | KS2
to KS4 (7-16 yrs) |
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The UKRIGS Education Project, Earth Science On-Site, uses 12 former aggregates sites to develop and publish examples of high quality Earth Science field teaching activities for schools up to GCSE level. These are intended for non-specialists and may be adapted for use at other sites. |
Primary Level
Working with Soils: This pack includes a booklet, Waldorf the Worm, relating the story of a family of worms, together with supporting activities and worksheets £6.00 + P&P
Working with Rocks: This pack contains Christina’s Story, which tells the tale of a marble gravestone, together with supporting activities and worksheets. Sixteen full colour postcards depicting common building and ornamental stones are also included £6.00 + P&P
Wall Maps
United Kingdom Geology Wall Map (1:1 million, flat or folded) £4.00 + P&P
Geological Map of the World (1:30 million, flat or folded) £6.50 + P&P
This Dynamic Planet - World map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters &
plate
tectonics (USGS, 3rd edition)
£11.65 + P&P
CDs
Copies of GEOTREX
£3.00 (including p&p)
Earth Science Experiments for 'A' level £5.00 (including p&p)
Practical Kits
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Fossils: Twelve representative replica fossils and data sheet in a boxed set £17.00 + P&P |
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Rocks: Reference set comprising 15 large samples, with worksheets and notes Rocks: Class Kit with 6 sets of 15 medium-size samples, worksheets and notes |
Enquiries and Orders to: contact@esta-uk.org
