Unit 1: Surface Features

In this first unit from the Geology: Structure of the Earth series, produced by Northumberland County Council, students investigate the main structural features of the Earth such as ocean basins and continents. The unit aims to help students develop their discussion, listening, speaking, explaining and demonstration skills through a series of activities.

The unit introduces key terms used in geology for adding to a glossary. In a self-assessment exercise at the end of the unit, students are expected to able to recognise features on maps and diagrams, locate examples and rate their own confidence in skills such as:

* Recognise features from a map
* Locate examples of geological features
* Look up a reference
* Summarise a definition
* Use a prepared definition to label a diagram
* Research information
* Calculate a gradient
* Label a map by referring to an atlas
* Note and record patterns of distribution
* Draw and label a cross-section
* Devise a key for a map