The Burren - Geology information sheets
Added: 20 Apr 2017
Contributor:
Clare Quigley
Resource type:
Reference
Set of 18 information sheets about various aspects of the Burren for more detailed examination of the UNESCO Geopark site. Suitable for project based work. The information sheets are on topics such as; time, how rocks are formed, Carboniferous Period, Burren Geology Map, Bog Wood, Chert, Dolines, Drumlins, Terraces, Where was the Burren, Limestone Pavement, Caves Spring, Tilted Limestone, Veins Minerals, Cliff Erosion, Fractures, Sandstone Siltstone and Fossils.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Rocks & Soils
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- learn about the characteristics of some common rock types and where they may be found in Ireland and in other parts of the world
Suggestions for use: Use as the basis for student project work. Children could be split into groups and given one or two information sheets to present a report/summary on the content.
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- group materials according to their properties and/or composition
Suggestions for use: Use as the basis for student project work. Children could be split into groups and given one or two information sheets to present a report/summary on the content.
