teaching - Earth Science Teachers' Association

● Science Activities and Work Sheets .pages 7 - 16
● Literacy Activities and Work Sheets . . . . . . . . .pages 17 - 26
Teaching Resources
There are a number of web-based resources for the teaching and learning of Geology aimed at
all levels of the National Curriculum. The major sources are listed below and they can all be
accessed from the ESTA website www.esta-uk.org
Resource Level/Age Link Description
GEOTREX
ESEU
JESEI
NATURE FOR
SCHOOLS
AS & A2
(16+ yrs)
KS3 & KS4
(11-16 yrs)
KS3 & KS4
(11-16 yrs)
KS2 & KS3
(7 -14 yrs)
Geology Teacher’s Resource Exchange (GEOTREX) aims to facilitate
networking and the sharing of resources and ideas, making teaching and
learning more effective for everyone.
The Earth Science Education Unit (ESEU), based at Keele University, provides a
programme of in-service training for KS3 and KS4 in England and Wales that is
designed to raise staff confidence and enthusiasm in teaching about the Earth.
KS3 topics focus on the QCA Scheme of work, whilst the KS4 topics focus on
the GCSE Science syllabus. In Scotland, the programme focuses on primary
and lower secondary teachers via the 5-14 Guidelines for Science and Materials.
The Joint Earth Science Education Initiative (JESEI) was developed specifically
to help chemistry, biology and physics specialists with their teaching of Earth
science. It includes more than 40 activity-based topics that highlight the
relevance and interest of Earth science to KS3 and KS4 pupils. Some of the
resources are also useful for both younger and older audiences.
English Nature has developed more than 100 lesson plans that provide activities
and information to help pupils better understand nature and the natural
environment. There are also suggestions for outdoor activities appropriate for
almost all schools to use in their own locality. The resource pages support the
National Curriculum at KS2 and KS3, with some material for KS1 (5-7yrs).
Primary Level
Working with Soils: This pack includes a booklet, Waldorf the Worm, relating the story
of a family of worms, together with supporting activities and worksheets £6.00 + p&p
Working
With
Soil
Working with Rocks: This pack contains Christina’s Story, which tells the tale
of a marble gravestone, together with supporting activities and worksheets.
Sixteen full colour postcards depicting common building and ornamental
stones are also included £6.00 + p&p
Contents
● The Map . .inside cover
● Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 1 - 3
● How to Use the Work Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 - 6
● Numeracy Activities and Work Sheets . . . . . . .pages 27 - 30
Authors
This pack was wri ten and developed by members of the ESTA Primary Commi tee.
Wall Maps
United Kingdom Geology Wall Map (1:1 million, flat or folded) £4.00 + p&p
Geological Map of the World (1:30 million, flat or folded) £6.50 + p&p
Waldorf the Worm
Practical Kits
Fossils: Twelve
representative
replica fossils
and data sheet
in a boxed set
£17.00 + p&p
Rocks: Reference set
comprising 15 large samples,
with worksheets and notes
£20.00 + p&p (c.£8)
Rocks: Class Kit with 6 sets of
15 medium-size samples,
worksheets and notes
£60.00 + p&p (c.£11)
Enquiries and orders to earthscience@macunlimited.net