Exploring Earth’s Geology: Year 8 Geology Adventure

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Course Overview: Embark on a geological expedition like no other! This course invites students to unravel the mysteries of Earth’s geologic processes, delve into the evolution of landscapes, and uncover the dynamic interactions between Earth’s systems. Engaging lessons, captivating projects, and interactive activities await.

Course Content

Lesson 1: The Rock Cycle and Beyond
o Explore the rock cycle and the interplay of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. o Investigate the geological processes shaping each rock type.

Lesson 2: Geologic Forces: Uplift and Subsidence
o Understand the forces driving crustal uplift and subsidence. o Explore mountain-building processes and the formation of valleys and basins.

Lesson 3: Unraveling Deep Time
o Dive into the geological time scale, eras, and eons. o Learn about significant events in Earth's history.

Lesson 4: Dating Earth’s Past
o Explore radiometric dating methods and their applications. o Understand the principles of superposition and cross-cutting relationships.

Lesson 5: Earthquakes and Seismic Waves
o Examine the causes of earthquakes and seismic wave propagation. o Study the Richter scale and the impact of seismic events.

Lesson 6: Geology and Seismic Hazard
o Investigate earthquake hazards and strategies for mitigation. o Analyze case studies of earthquakes and their societal impact.

Lesson 7: Landforms Carved by Water
o Study the formation of rivers, valleys, and drainage patterns. o Explore erosion, deposition, and the shaping of landscapes.

Lesson 8: Shaping the Earth’s Surface: Glaciers and Wind
o Understand the role of glaciers and wind in sculpting landforms. o Explore the effects of glacial erosion and deposition.

Lesson 9: Earth’s Mineral Treasures
o Examine the extraction, uses, and economic importance of minerals. o Discuss sustainable practices in mineral resource management.

Lesson 10: Fossil Fuels and Energy Sources
o Investigate the formation of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources. o Discuss the environmental and societal impacts of energy consumption.

Lesson 11: The Geology of Climate Change
o Explore the relationship between Earth's geology and climate change. o Study evidence from the geologic record of past climate fluctuations.

Lesson 12: Mitigating Climate Challenges
o Understand the role of geology in climate mitigation and adaptation. o Collaborate on a project proposing sustainable solutions to climate challenges.

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Exploring Earth’s Geology: Year 8 Geology Adventure

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Course Content

Lesson 1: The Rock Cycle and Beyond o Explore the rock cycle and the interplay of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. o Investigate the geological processes shaping each rock type.

Lesson 2: Geologic Forces: Uplift and Subsidence o Understand the forces driving crustal uplift and subsidence. o Explore mountain-building processes and the formation of valleys and basins.

Lesson 3: Unraveling Deep Time o Dive into the geological time scale, eras, and eons. o Learn about significant events in Earth's history.

Lesson 4: Dating Earth’s Past o Explore radiometric dating methods and their applications. o Understand the principles of superposition and cross-cutting relationships.

Lesson 5: Earthquakes and Seismic Waves o Examine the causes of earthquakes and seismic wave propagation. o Study the Richter scale and the impact of seismic events.

Lesson 6: Geology and Seismic Hazard o Investigate earthquake hazards and strategies for mitigation. o Analyze case studies of earthquakes and their societal impact.

Lesson 7: Landforms Carved by Water o Study the formation of rivers, valleys, and drainage patterns. o Explore erosion, deposition, and the shaping of landscapes.

Lesson 8: Shaping the Earth’s Surface: Glaciers and Wind o Understand the role of glaciers and wind in sculpting landforms. o Explore the effects of glacial erosion and deposition.

Lesson 9: Earth’s Mineral Treasures o Examine the extraction, uses, and economic importance of minerals. o Discuss sustainable practices in mineral resource management.

Lesson 10: Fossil Fuels and Energy Sources o Investigate the formation of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources. o Discuss the environmental and societal impacts of energy consumption.

Lesson 11: The Geology of Climate Change o Explore the relationship between Earth's geology and climate change. o Study evidence from the geologic record of past climate fluctuations.

Lesson 12: Mitigating Climate Challenges o Understand the role of geology in climate mitigation and adaptation. o Collaborate on a project proposing sustainable solutions to climate challenges.