How geologists work
I can explain that geologists are scientists who use knowledge of rocks and soils to learn about Earth and other planets.
How geologists work
I can explain that geologists are scientists who use knowledge of rocks and soils to learn about Earth and other planets.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Geologists study volcanoes, rivers, glaciers, rocks and mountains.
- Geologists can work in places such as space agencies and observe properties of rocks and soils collected from the Moon.
- Geologists have to use data collected from a long distance to make their observations of planets including Mars.
Keywords
Geologist - A geologist is a scientist who studies what Earth and other planets are made from.
Data - Data is information collected during an investigation. It may be numbers, symbols, pictures or text.
Observation - We make observations when we look closely at something and use other senses too.
Moon rock - Moon rock is rock collected from the surface of the Moon.
Space agency - A space agency is an organisation that focuses on space exploration, aeronautics, and space transportation.
Common misconception
Geologists only look at rocks and soils collected on Earth.
Geologists also work with data from space; sometimes this can be physical rock samples from the Moon and other times this is data that has been collected by the Mars Rovers and sent back to Earth for them to analyse from a distance.
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Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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