Geology Education for Grades 3–12

Geology Education for Grades 3–12

Page Count

137

Language

English

Description

Geology Education for Grades 3–12 guides and encourages youth to learn about the geological processes occurring all around them. Level 1 introduces basic terms and concepts, and is intended for youth in grades 3–5. Activities focus on understanding important topics such as the rock cycle, rock textures, and crystal formation. Designed for students in grades 6–8, Level 2 offers readers more concrete examples of advanced geological concepts, including fossilization, mineral formation, and rock classification. The exercises in Level 3, which is geared toward grades 9–12, includes additional information on the Earth’s varied landscapes, a variety of geological events, and the need for environmental regulation. It also prepares readers who may be interested in studying these topics at postsecondary institutions. The final section presented in Geology Education for Grades 3–12, the facilitator’s guide, provides answers to the youth activities as well as tips about working with the next generation of geologists in the field.

ISBN

9781626713222

Publication Date

Spring 4-15-2026

Publisher

Purdue University Press

City

West Lafayette

Keywords

abrasion, atmosphere, cast fossils, cementation, clastic, compaction, compound, crust, decomposition, deposition, earthquake, erosion, eruption, geyser, glacier, hot spot, igneous rock, initial conditions, lava, magma, mantle, marine life, metamorphic rock, mold fossils, molten, outcrop, precipitate, quartz, sediment, sedimentary rock, seismic waves, seismograph, seismologists, trace fossils, true form fossils, vent, volcanologist, weathering

Disciplines

Education

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Geology Education for Grades 3–12

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