A Level Geology Practical Skills Developed through Fieldwork and PAGs in 3 Days

Day 1 Arrive Midday

Students will be greeted by staff, with a welcome talk followed by a brief tour of the centre and the local area.

Outline of the course Allocation of walking boots/waterproofs, and geology field kits. Afternoon Introduction to the Geology of the Local Area Students will visit a local field site and immerse themselves into the local geology through observations and interpretations to build up their knowledge of the geological history of the area. PAGs may include: PAG 1.2, PAG 1.3 Evening Skills Workshop and Follow Up Workshops may include one or a combination of the following: Quantitative analysis (e.g. statistics) / Data Presentation / Geographical Information Systems (GIS) / Using secondary research sets. Day 2 Morning and Afternoon Investigating Crystalline and Orogenic Processes Students will investigate metamorphism around an igneous intrusion, identify minerals and record a geological map of the structures and orientations. PAGs may include: PAG 1.2, PAG 3.3, PAG 7.3, PAG 11.3

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Investigating Geological Sequences Students will use the fieldwork; investigation skills and sampling strategies developed throughout the week to complete a mini-investigation and produce a graphic log of a geological exposure. Students will use their geological observations, structures and field sketches to interpret the geological history of the location. PAGs may include: PAG 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 11.2 Evening Skills Workshop and Follow Up Workshops may include one or a combination of the following: Quantitative analysis (e.g. statistics) / Data Presentation / Geographical Information Systems (GIS) / Using secondary research sets. Day 3 Morning Sedimentary Processes Students will identify sedimentary rocks and structures in the field and record orientation to interpret paleocurrent direction. PAGs may include: PAG 4.3

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Fossils in the field Students will identify fossils and record observations and measurements in the field. PAGs may include: PAG 5.3 Depart at Midday

A final farewell from our staff as the students depart at midday

Please note: to ensure safe and quality learning experiences for students, the timetable may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors at centres.

Our 3-day courses will cover a selection of the following practical activities, dependent on your chosen centre and sites available.

PAG 1.2: Describing rocks

PAG 1.3: Geology on the street

PAG 3.3: Contact zone

PAG 4.1: Grain size

PAG 4.3: Sedimentary structures

PAG 5.3: Fossils in the field

PAG 6.1: Geochronology

PAG 6.2: Structural Geology

PAG 6.3: Logging a sequence

PAG 7.3: Mineralisation and metamorphism

PAG 11.2: Investigating sediments

PAG 11.3: Investigating crystalline rocks

Develop skills Communication | Resilience | Independent thinking | Leadership Numeracy | Literacy | Investigative skills | Observation Enhance Knowledge Ask questions. Apply knowledge in the real world and make links. Make sense of new places and understand our place and role within this. Enjoy Have fun | Make friendships | Connect with nature