Age Relations
The order of events based on dyke and vein cross-cutting relationships in Donegal, Ireland.
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A Stratigraphy Problem
An activity to reconstruct the geological history of an area based on a sea cliff exposure.
Cambrian Detective Story
An activity featuring trace fossils related to trilobites.
Outcrop pattern on a map
How outcrop pattern corresponds to the underlying geology
Geology Field Sketches
Guidelines, tests and interactive content to get the most out of field sketches
Fieldwork Skills
Video clips and resources for study and safety in the field
Using a compass clinometer
A series of videos to demonstrate how to correctly operate a compass clinometer
Forensic Geoscience Exercise
Use your geological skills to solve the murder
Isochron plots
A demonstration of how isotope ratios recorded in minerals change over time
Plunge Demonstration
An animation to explain the definition of plunge. Suitable for college (A Level) and university (undergraduate) students.
Measuring porosity and permeability
A bench-top practical to examine the porosity and permeability of rocks
Stereonet Videos
A series of videos to demonstrate how to work with stereonets
1. Isostasy
Professor John Wheeler talks about isostasy using an analogue model.
2. Isostasy in layers on top of the mantle
Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of layers on isostasy using an analogue model
3. Effects of a point load on lithospheric flexure
Professor John Wheeler talks about the effect of a point load and flexure of a lithospheric plate using an analogue model
4. Subduction Zones
Professor John Wheeler simulates the formation of a subduction zone using an analogue model
Field Sketches and how to draw them
Field sketches and how to draw them
5. Folding in mountain belts
Professor John Wheeler shortening and folding in mountain belts using an analogue model
6. The effect of Ice Sheet melting
Professor John Wheeler demonstrates what happens to the earth when an ice sheet melts using an analogue model
Global Tectonics
Suitable for school (GCSE) and college (A Level) students.
Making Equipment
How to make equipment to help teach school (GCSE) and college (A Level) students
Earthquake “Teachable Moments”
Suitable for school (GCSE), college (A Level) and university (Undergraduate) students.
Economic Geology
Lesson plans suitable for teaching school (GCSE) and college (A Level) students