A geological puzzle to build a geological history and cross-section
College
Students
Teachers
Georiddle – A Stratigraphy Problem
Age Relations
The order of events based on dyke and vein cross-cutting relationships in Donegal, Ireland.
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