3
The Geosphere
102
TEACHER RESOURCES
STUDENT RESOURCES
UNIT CONTENT MAP
Video:
Lithium
for petroleum
Conceptual map
Presentation
Video:
The origin of the
Earth
Reading
comprehension:
The core of the Earth
rotates much slower
than you think
Reading comprehension:
The rock of ages
Web page:
Identifying rocks
Web page:
The quarry
Video:
A Day without
minerals
1. The Earth: origin
and composition
1.1. The origin of the
Earth
1.2. Studying the
Earth’s interior
1.3. Layers of the
geosphere
1.3.1. The Crust
1.3.2. The Mantle
1.3.3. The Core
2. Minerals
2.1. Physical properties of minerals
2.1.1. Optical properties
2.1.2. Mechanical properties
2.1.3. Magnetic properties
2.1.4. other properties of
materials
2.2. The importance of minerals
2.2.1. Metal ores
2.2.2. Raw materials for industries
2.2.3. Gems or precious stones
2.3. Sustainable management of
mineral resources
3. Rocks
3.1. Igneous or magmatic
rocks
3.2. Sedimentary rocks
3.2.1. Formation of
sedimentary rocks
3.2.2. Classification of
sedimentary rocks
3.3. Metamorphic rocks
3.4. The rock cycle
4. The use of rocks
Unit 3. The Geosphere
Oxford investigation
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Reinforcement activities
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Curricular adaptation worksheets
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Science practical:
The hardness of minerals
Interactive activities
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Talking book
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