Welcome to Geo-Ed, a WA based and developed Geological Education
Program designed to foster the teaching of Geological Education in Western
Australian Primary and Middle Schools.
Geo-Ed can provide presentations on:
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General
Geology
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Western
Australian Geology
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Natural
Processes
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Characteristics
of Rocks Minerals and Fossils
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Uses of Rocks
Minerals and fossils in our Lives and Industry
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How
Geologists Explore for and find Rocks Minerals and Fossils
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The West
Australian and Australian Mining Industry
Geo-Ed
provides a unique Geological Experience for Students, Teachers and Parents in
WA.
Geo- Ed aims to demonstrate:
To Students
- The
relevance of geology, rocks and minerals in their lives by showing them
how many of the products that they use on a daily basis are made from rock
products. Often students are not even aware of the interesting and diverse
ways in which rock products impact them and their lives.
- The
diversity and importance of the minerals industry to WA.
To Teachers
- That
geology and mining can be successfully taught with confidence within their
classrooms.
Geo- Ed also
- Encourages
hands-on interaction with our collection of rocks minerals and
fossils.
- Provides
tools such as hand lenses and magnets during our sessions to assist
students to use scientific methodology to investigate our collection.
- Is
able to demonstrate that Geology is a valid career path for science minded
students.
Please visit
our Resources Page to view a full list of our resources
Teachers
- Geo-Ed
actively encourages teachers and any educational assistants present at the
Geo-Ed presentation to actively participate and engage with the Geo-Ed
resources along with their
students.
- We
have developed a number of presentation topics that can be bought into your school
for your class however we encourage you to discuss your individual needs
with us so that we can develop tailored geological presentations for your
groups of classes.
- If
you would like to explore our highlighted areas or other curriculum areas
of interest please don't hesitate to contact us.
- To
assist you with your learning program planning we have DET
WA K-10 Overviews of Science, Mathematics, Society &
Environment and Technology & Enterprise on our website, with
highlighted Year level Statements that we believe can be enhanced with a Geo-Ed
- The
Geo-Ed Team prides itself on its ability to develop
presentations within many areas of with cross-curricular relevance to the
other learning areas including English.
Parents
With a two day school booking you will be able to view the Geo -Ed collection and interact with our Geo-Ed Presenter
Linda, who is a qualified and experienced field geologist and qualified Primary
School Teacher.
Safety
Is of
prime importance to Geo –Ed
- Geo- Ed has
developed the set of Geo –Ed Rock
Handler's Rules to promote safe handling of its samples.
The rules are displayed on our sample boxes
& on posters on our display and are verbally reinforced by our
Presenter
Further
safety initiatives can be found on our dedicated Safety Page
Feedback
Geo-Ed is a dynamic company that
responds to requests, suggestions and even criticisms.
If you wish
to make a suggestion, comment or leave a criticism please don't hesitate to contact us.