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:

• General Geology

• Western Australian Geology

•  Natural Processes

•  Characteristics of Rocks Minerals and Fossils

•  Uses of Rocks Minerals and fossils in our Lives and Industry

•  How Geologists Explore for and find Rocks Minerals and Fossils

•  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.