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Posters on the carbon cycle, minerals in a smartphone and plate tectonics. Ideal for displaying in the classroom.
Series of 4 complete lessons developed by Deep Earth Explorers. Students will make their own seismometers, locate an underground explosion, measure the core using seismic waves, and work out the truth behind a common mantle myth!
Planetary Mini-Project developed by Deep Earth Explorers. 3-lesson, team-based, planetary-themed series of activities with accompanying worksheets and PowerPoint presentations. Covers topics from Maths GCSE.
Hundreds of teaching resources at Key Stages 3 and 4:
Key Stages, GCSEs and A Levels refer to the National Curriculum taught in England, Wales & Northern Ireland; Levels, Standards and Highers refer to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.
Geobus St Andrews and Geobus UCL visit schools in Scotland and London, providing Earth science resources and teaching.