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Exploring Earth’s Geology: Year 7 Geology Adventure

Exploring Earth’s Geology: Year 7 Geology Adventure

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Course Overview: Delve deeper into the world of geology! This course invites students on an exciting journey to uncover the mysteries of Earth’s geological processes, ancient history, and the dynamic forces that shape our planet. Engaging lessons, hands-on experiments, and captivating projects await.

What Will You Learn?

  • This curriculum aims to deepen students' understanding of Earth's geological processes, encouraging critical thinking and a sense of stewardship toward our planet. Through immersive learning experiences, students will develop valuable scientific skills while uncovering the secrets of Earth's dynamic history.

Course Content

Lesson 1: The Earth’s Layers
o Explore the composition and structure of Earth's interior. o Understand the roles of the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.

  • The Earth’s Layers

Lesson 2: Unveiling Plate Tectonics
o Dive into the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift. o Investigate the boundaries between tectonic plates.

Lesson 3: Fiery Volcanoes
o Examine the formation of volcanoes and types of volcanic eruptions. o Learn about famous volcanoes and their impact on the environment.

Lesson 4: Shaky Grounds: Earthquakes
o Understand the causes of earthquakes and the Richter scale. o Explore seismic waves and the effects of earthquakes.

Lesson 5: Minerals Revealed
o Study mineral properties, crystal structures, and identification techniques. o Explore the economic importance of minerals.

Lesson 6: Rocks in Focus
o Classify rocks based on their formation and characteristics. o Investigate the process of rock formation and its relation to geologic history.

Lesson 7: Unraveling Geological Time
o Explore geologic time scales, eras, and epochs. o Understand how scientists date rocks and fossils.

Lesson 8: Fossil Chronicles
o Discover the world of paleontology and fossilization. o Investigate fossil types, preservation, and their role in understanding Earth's history.

Lesson 9: Wearing Down: Weathering
o Examine mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering processes. o Study the factors that influence weathering rates.

Lesson 10: Sculpting the Landscape
o Investigate the role of water, wind, ice, and gravity in erosion. o Explore the formation of valleys, deltas, and coastal landforms.

Lesson 11: Geology and Resources
o Understand the extraction and use of Earth's mineral and energy resources. o Discuss sustainable practices and ethical considerations.

Lesson 12: Earth’s Fragile Balance
o Explore geology's role in addressing environmental challenges. o Collaborate on a project advocating for responsible land use.

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