Learning Path
The Burren, Co. Clare Learning Path
By Clare Quigley
Videos, lesson plans and resources to assist in teaching about the Burren, Co. Clare which is a UNESCO Global Geopark.
3 resources in this Learning Path
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The Burren UNESCO Global Geopark (film clip)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndrHka1iFgg Added: 20 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: Audio / VideoFilm clip showing the natural and historic landscape of the Burren, Co. Clare (approx 3 minutes long).
View full descriptionHow 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: Show all or part of this video as an introduction to a lesson/series of lessons on the Burren.
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The Burren, Co. Clare (Teaching kit)
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/learn-e...ology-resources/teachers-resources/ Added: 20 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan / ReferenceFour lesson plans and a detailed student activity pack based on the Burren, Co. Clare which is a UNESCO Global Geopark.
View full descriptionHow 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: Set of four lesson plans and student workbook for teaching a unit of work on the Burren.
- 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
- identify and investigate a widening range of common materials in the immediate environment
Suggestions for use: Set of four lesson plans and student workbook for teaching a unit of work on the Burren.
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The Burren - Geology information sheets
http://www.burrengeopark.ie/learn-e...sources/geology-information-sheets/ Added: 20 Apr 2017 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: ReferenceSet 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.
View full descriptionHow 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.
