Journey to the Centre of the Earth |
This Dynamic Planet Map |
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Not the film - but a great interactive to discover what lies beneath our feet.
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Incredible map showing the locations of all major geologic events until 2004 including volcanoes, earthquakes and impact craters.
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Plate TectonicsWe've learnt about tectonic plates that make up outer layers of our Earth. Watch the video on the right to learn about how they move and what effect that has on the surface of the Earth.
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Types of plate boundariesClick on this link to use a good interactive that explains what the different types of plate boundaries are and where on Earth we can find them.
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When continents collideWatch this clip from the BBC series Earth: The Power of the Planet to understand how what happens at plate boundaries creates mountain ranges, rift valleys and more.
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Volcano SearchUse this great site to search for information on any volcano on Earth
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New Zealand - Where Plates CollideWatch the video to the left to discover why our beautiful neighbour is so different from us in its geology.
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EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes are another reminder that we are all living on shaky ground. Watch the video on the right to discover more about the forces that can shake our world.
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Edible Earth
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We learnt about the structure of the earth and the students enjoyed the special treat of eating an Edible Earth made from marshmallows, rice bubbles and chocolate ! What's not to like??
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The Rock CycleYou've heard about the water cycle and maybe the carbon cycle on Earth. Did you know that rocks also change forma and cycle through various parts of the Earth. Volcanoes, earthquakes and other movements on Earth all contribute to the rock cycle. Watch the video on the right to understand this in more depth.
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Ology from the AMNH
The Edible Earth recipe comes from a great website called Ology from the American Museum of Natural History. Check it out - not just for the recipe but also for excellent information on the Earth and its geology as well as loads of other topics.