Sunday, 25 August 2013

Geology

For inquiry Room 16 is learning about geology this term, looking at different landforms, forces and rocks. 

What is Geology

Geology is the study of the Earth, its processes, its materials, its history, and its effect on humans and life in general. Rocks, crystals, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, rivers, glaciers, landslides, floods, and many other subjects fall into this broad field of research.

For writing this week we are starting information reports on volcanoes.

What is an information report

An information report is a factual text. It is used as a way to gain better understanding about a living or non-living subject.

An information report:

  • uses facts to explain something
  • gives details about a topic
  • does not contain personal views
  • is usually written, but can also be presented orally (spoken)
Below are useful geology links

Volcano Clip

Rocks and Soils

Geology for Kids

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