Geology
Although Geology is a new subject at Key Stage 5, some of the content will be familiar to you through your Science lessons and the physical side of Geography if you did this as an option for GCSE.
You may have covered:
Biology: Fossils and evolution
Chemistry: States of matter, phase diagrams
Physics: Earthquakes, origin of the Solar System
Geography: Plate tectonics
Activities:
Try some of these animated activities, they will give you an idea as to what to expect on the course
Magma formation and crystallisation:
Very clear animation in the magma, lava and crystallisation and the magma formation section which contain just the right level of detail and explanation to be accessible to KS5 learners.
Biostratigraphy
In the fossils and depositional ages section is an animation to show how fossils can be used to date the rocks they are contained in, animation uses trilobites, brachiopods and corals.
Stratigraphy
Detailed account of biostratigraphy including numerous definitions, examples and case studies. Includes background to classification and average species length of time which is linked to suitability as a zone fossil.
All the energy in the Universe is...: Ted ed
Discusses the concept that the total energy in the Universe cannot change, a wide range of energy changes discussed in an accessible manner.
Online Learning:
Find out what Geology is really like by registering for one or more of the free short courses offered by the Open University.
Earthquakes
An introduction to geology
Plate tectonics
Volcanic hazards
Museums:
If you have the opportunity over the summer consider visiting one or more of the following:
Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham
Sedgwick Museum, University of Cambridge
Geological Museum, London
Natural History Museum, London
All of the above are free and have some wonderful collections and displays.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Mr Starr