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Think like a Geologist: 1 ActivityThink like a Geologist: 1 Activity
Publisher
GNS Science
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5th - 6th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Think like a Geologist: 1

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How well do pupils play the role of geologist? Test their abilities in the first installment of a two-part series. Presented with a series of rock formation diagrams, learners write stories to match what they see in the diagrams. The images show instances of erosion, faulting, deposition, opposition, volcanic eruptions, etc.

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Concepts

geology, rock layers, clay, limestone, sandstone, faults, fault lines, erosion

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as an assessment or review of rock layers
  • Have individuals create rock diagrams of their own to exchange with partners to analyze

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a proficiency reading rock layers

Pros

  • Includes sample answers
  • Highlights key vocabulary

Cons

  • None

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