mineralThe Geology Team

A geologist studies the solid material of the Earth, reconstructing models of its structure and history. Geologists are sometimes employed in work helping companies locate minerals, oil or other resources. You will investigate the geological history of your locale, particularly your study site. 

Questions you might consider:

How far back can you go?
What are 3-5 most important signs of geological time on your study site or local area (e.g. Jurassic bedrock, glacial eskers -- ridges of stones dropped from glacial rivers)?
Was your area ever under water?
Do you live in an area of active geological change? (e.g. earthquakes) 
How has your area accommodated to geological challenges. If you have any?

geology iconTO DO

1. Locate evidence of geological history in your locale. Collect evidence in drawings and pictures and annotate them with relevant history and explanation.

2. Place 3-5 events in local geological history on the class and GL time line.

3. Build a diorama of a period in geological history important to your study site, and submit digital pictures of it to the community web site.

 

Geological evidence might include:

Rock or mineral specimens located in a particular geological location
Analysis of rock composition (Geologists grind up a specimen and  lok at it in a mass spectrometer to find out what it is made of.)
Core samples- A long drilled sample revealing rock and soil layers
Fossils that are known to be associated with certain eras
Results of dating of fossil evidence

Geological Analyis might include:

     Matching of earth layers with their fossils and rocks
     Overlaying of earth layers
     Type and location of earthquakes, outlining the plates

geology iconInternet search words: geology, geological eras, mineral, earthquake, plate tectonics, fossil, timeline + education

Internet links include:


Fossil Mysteries
http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/mystery/fg_timeline.html
    
Amazing Geological Timeline. 
Click Enter Timeline and then click on highlighted numbers.
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/education/timeline/entertimeline.html

A talented schoolgirl's report on a trip through an area rich in artifacts.
http://bgs.ac.uk/education/rocksinyoureyes/docs/RIYH_pic.pdf


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