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Geology Rocks!

Geology Rocks!

Discover how geologists work! Go beyond igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks to learn the variety of contributions minerals make.

Hands-on geology that works!

A hands-on Earth Science workshop where students investigate geological processes and landforms. Your students will learn about:

  • Earthquakes & Volcanos
  • Plate tectonics & faultlines
  • Rock types & erosion
  • Landforms & soil classification
    + many others!

This science workshop is a run as a station-based exploratory session with our presenter working with the students to ensure learning outcomes are met.

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Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science incursions

Australian ACARA Content Outcomes:

Science F-10 Version 9.0

Year 3
  • identify sources of heat energy and examine how temperature changes when heat energy is transferred from one object to another AC9S3U03
  • compare the observable properties of soils, rocks and minerals and investigate why they are important Earth resources AC9S3U02
  • investigate the observable properties of solids and liquids and how adding or removing heat energy leads to a change of state AC9S3U04
Year 4
  • identify how forces can be exerted by one object on another and investigate the effect of frictional, gravitational and magnetic forces on the motion of objects AC9S4U03
  • examine the properties of natural and made materials including fibres, metals, glass and plastics and consider how these properties influence their use AC9S4U04
Year 3 & 4
  • examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations AC9S3H01, AC9S4H01
  • consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem AC9S3H02, AC9S4H02
  • pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships and make predictions based on observations AC9S3I01, AC9S4I01
  • compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions AC9S3I05, AC9S4I05
Year 5
  • describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface AC9S5U02
  • explain observable properties of solids, liquids and gases by modelling the motion and arrangement of particles AC9S5U04
Year 6
  • compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances AC9S6U04
Year 5 & 6
  • investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions AC9S5H02, AC9S6H02
  • pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions AC9S5I01, AC9S6I01
  • compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions AC9S5I05, AC9S6I05

Australian National Curriculum Mapping for all our science workshops & shows

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

NSW Science Syllabus Content

A student:

ST1-10ES-S
recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources

ST2-10ES-S
investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth’s surface

ST3-10ES-S
explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth’s surface

NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus
(Implementation from 2027)

For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the NESA Science and Technology K–6 Curriculum site

Stage 1

ST1-SCI-01
measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky

  • Manipulate different rocks and describe their texture, colour and grain or crystal size

ST1-PQU-01
poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect

Stage 2

ST2-SCI-01
uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems

  • Explain how the forces produced by wind, water and living things weather rocks
  • Research and describe the changes to the landscape caused by earthquakes and volcanoes
  • Research, describe and model the internal structure of Earth
  • Describe and model how forces produced by moving water cause erosion

ST2-PQU-01
poses questions to create fair tests that investigate the effects of energy on living things and physical systems

Stage 3

ST3-PQU-01
poses questions to identify variables and conducts fair tests to gather data

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

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VIC Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the VIC Curriculum F-10 site.

Levels 3 & 4
  • rocks, minerals and soils are important Earth resources and have observable properties that enable them to be used in a variety of ways. VC2S4U06
  • the properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use. VC2S4U05
  • forces, including frictional, gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic, can be exerted by one object on another through direct contact or from a distance and affect the motion (speed and direction) of objects. VC2S4U10
  • weather events and climate have impacts on the land, air, water and living things; human activity can affect climate. VC2S4U08
  • scientific investigations to answer questions or test predictions can be planned and conducted using provided scaffolds, including identifying the attributes of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment. VC2S4I02
Levels 5 & 6
  • geological processes including weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition can cause slow or rapid changes to Earth’s surface. VC2S6U05
  • sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface and atmosphere; the impacts of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires and floods, can be reduced by human actions and technological innovations. VC2S6U06
  • repeatable scientific investigations to answer questions can be planned and conducted, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests, considering potential risks, planning for the safe and ethical use of equipment and materials, and obtaining permissions for investigations conducted on Country and Place or in protected areas. VC2S6I02

VIC F – 6 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

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School Testimonials

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MET Kellyville

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Nina for coming out to M.E.T. Kellyville today to lead us through the Geology Rocks and Hot and Cold programmes. It was very professionally run and Nina was very patient with the many requests of the students. A huge thank you once again, we look forward to running more workshops in the future.
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Eastlakes Public School

I just wanted to say what a fantastic time our students had at the Geology Rocks incursion at Eastlakes Public School today. They learned so much and couldn't stop talking about all the great activities.

Science Show Activities

Does it
fit?

Classify the soil - it a sandy loam or loamy clay?

How hard
is it?

Investigate Moh's scale of hardness

Moving and
shaking

Learn about subduction and others that occur in land formation

Panning
for gold

Use gold pans to find precious metal.

Sedimentation

Silting the substrate

Shaky
seismograph

Investigate a seismograph in your classroom!

Sort
the rocks

Are they metamorphic, igneous or sedimentary?

Tectonic
Jigsaw

Investigate how plate tectonics form our world

Tricky
topography

A visual representation of a topographic map.

Volcano

How do they erupt and are they different?

Earthquake demo

Feedback about this Dynamic Earth school incursion

gold panning

Requirements

Appropriate for Years 1 to 6 with a maximum of 30 students per session

10 tables arranged in U-shape

Chairs are not required

Duration 60 or 90 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes

For us to provide the best possible learning experience, the materials used during the presentation may be varied to suit the conditions and the audience. Please chat with our presenter if there is a particular focus that you’d like us to cover.

During Social Distancing – Contact us
and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here

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Cost

$580 inc. GST for a 60-minute workshop or $660 inc. GST for a 90-minute workshop.

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