Geology: Structure of the Earth

Geology: Structure of the Earth was a topic designed by the Northumberland Supported Self Study Unit at Northumberland County Council in the early 1990s for post-16 students. Comprising six units, the topic aimed to not only teach about geological features of the Earth but also to develop learning skills which would be transferable to other subjects. Units 2 to 6 start with a chart showing the time to be sent on writing and drawing, reading, researching, doing experiments or simulations, and solving geological problems.

Each of the units contains sections:
*Getting organised
*The activities
*Preparing for your tutorial
*Figures and sheets, with a glossary booklet

A Topic Map was provided and designed to be consulted at the start of each unit as it shows how the units are interlinked and the skills and knowledge to developed in each one.

Structure of the Earth was designed to be the first in a series of topics for the study of earth science aimed at developing knowledge of the world and eventually to inform 'environmental debate' and choices regarding the balance of the Earth's processes and its finite resources.