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Journey to the Centre of the Earth 

This Dynamic Planet Map

Not the film - but a great interactive to discover what lies beneath our feet.
Incredible map showing the locations of all major geologic events until 2004 including  volcanoes, earthquakes and impact craters. 

Plate Tectonics

We'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. 

Types of plate boundaries

Click 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. 

When continents collide

Watch this clip from the BBC series ​Earth: The Power of the Planet to understand how the Earth was formed 4.5 billion years ago and how that explains the geology of the earth today. 

Volcano Search

Use this great site to search for information on any volcano on Earth

New Zealand - Where Plates Collide

Watch the video to the left to discover why our beautiful neighbour is so different from us in its geology. 

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

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??

The Rock Cycle

You'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. 

Ology from the AMNH

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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.