Secondary (Years 7 - 11)

Earthquakes and seismic waves

Suitable for years 7-11: Online - 45 minutes

• Describe the cause of an earthquake.
• Describe the key differences between longitudinal and transverse waves.
• Name two types of seismic wave: P and S and explain that P waves are longitudinal
• and S waves transverse.
• Explain how observations of P and S waves are used to identify the Earth’s core.

This workshop uses 3D glasses and 3D images to show tectonic plate boundaries.

Evolution of the atmosphere

Suitable for years 7-11: Online - 45 minutes

• Describe the current understanding of how the atmosphere originally formed
• Describe and explain how the atmosphere evolved over time
• State the current composition of the atmosphere

Students pop-out and construct the Geological time tower puzzle to learn the stages in Earth’s history.

Geology (The rock cycle)

Suitable for years 7-9: Online - 45 minutes

• Describe physical properties of rocks.
• Describe and explain the rock cycle.

Students use 3D glasses to identify 3D rocks.

Planets in the Solar System

Suitable for years 7-11: Online - 45 minutes

• Learn the names and order of the planets in the Solar System.
• Identify the Sun as our nearest star.
• Identify other objects in the solar system.

Students use 3D glasses to explore Mars in 3D and can construct a 3D model of Mars.

Minerals & Mining

Suitable for years 7-11: Online or in person at UCL - 30 minutes – 60 minutes

Did you know that your smartphone has over 20 different metals that make it work? But where and how do we get these metals? Is mining beneficial for our society and environment? Well, studying Geology at UCL is the best way to answer all these questions and get hands-on experience about Minerals & Mininerals.