Topic outline

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  • Can Humans Move the Earth?

  • Beaconsfield Disaster – Student Activity File

    Students examine the impact of earthquakes on mines and therefore miners examining this well publicised event.

  • Beaconsfield Disaster – Teacher Notes File
  • Basel’s Fault – Student Activity File

    This activity relates tectonic boundaries to renewable resources and their potential hazards.

  • Basel’s Fault – Teacher Notes File
  • Fracking Simulation – Student Activity File

    In this activity students examine the style of fracking that can be used to release tight oil and gas.

  • Fracking Simulation – Teacher Notes File
  • Geothermal Stimulation & Porosity – Student Activity File

    This activity examines two very important concepts in Geology - porosity and permeability. Be sure to do this outside of the Science laboratory and it will become a favorite - yum!

  • Geothermal Stimulation & Porosity – Teacher Notes File
  • Create a Cavern – Student Activity File

    Students are asked to create an investigation to examine caverns, underground mining and pressure.

  • Create a Cavern – Teacher Notes File