Lesson Observation: Sixth Form – Key Stage 5 (KS5)

Year 13 Geology

Geological maps

Lesson description

This year 13 class looks at applied geology and the development of an airfield and a dam site, including the geological consequences of building these sites. The class is divided into two teams, where one looks at the airport site whilst the other looks at the dam. They have to consider geological reasons for developing the sites from a company perspective. The two groups then present to each other reasons for and against the developments. They then choose their map for the following lesson.

Duration: 32 mins