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Metamorphic Rocks Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the formation of metamorphic rocks. We will also look at some common metamorphic rocks and discuss their properties and uses. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what metamorphic rocks are and describe how they are formed. … Read more

Sedimentary Rocks Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the formation of sedimentary rocks and compare clastic, biochemical and chemical sedimentary rocks. We will also look at some common sedimentary rocks and discuss their properties and uses. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what sedimentary … Read more

Igneous Rocks Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the formation of igneous rocks and compare extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks. We will also look at some common igneous rocks and discuss their properties and uses. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what igneous rocks … Read more

Earth’s Internal Structure Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the four main layers that make up Earth – the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Identify the main layers making up Earth. Describe the structure and composition of … Read more

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Potential Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of potential energy: gravitational potential, energy, elastic potential energy, electrical potential energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘potential energy’. Describe gravitational potential energy, with examples. Describe elastic … Read more

Kinetic Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of kinetic energy: mechanical kinetic energy, thermal energy, radiant energy, sound energy and electrical kinetic energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘kinetic energy’. Describe mechanical kinetic energy, with examples. Describe thermal energy … Read more

Introduction to Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what energy is and look at the two main categories of energy. We will also learn how energy can move between objects and be converted into different forms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘energy’. Name … Read more

The Water Cycle Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how water moves through the hydrosphere via the water cycle and how this is affected by human activities. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: State where water can be found on Earth. Compare the abundance and distribution … Read more

Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will discuss the major types of renewable and non-renewable energy used by humans. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of energy. Discuss the use … Read more

Non-Renewable Resources Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about Earth’s main non-renewable resources – soil, rocks, minerals, metals and fossil fuels. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘non-renewable resource’. Discuss how soil is a non-renewable resource. Discuss how rocks, minerals and metals are non-renewable resources. … Read more

Renewable Resources Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about Earth’s main renewable resources – sunlight, water, air and living things. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘renewable resource’. Discuss how sunlight is a renewable resource. Discuss how water is a renewable resource. Discuss how air … Read more

Earth’s Natural Resources Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how Earth’s natural resources can be classified as renewable or non-renewable, depending on how long they take to replenish. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘natural resource’. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources, with examples. Describe … Read more

The Planets Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the eight planets in our solar system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss general characteristics of the eight planets, including descriptions of their appearance, composition, atmosphere, weather, seasonality and any other distinguishing characteristics. Compare terrestrial planets … Read more

The Sun Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different parts of the Sun and the processes they are characterised by. We will also discuss how the Sun influences life on Earth. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the Sun’s physical and chemical characteristics. … Read more

Tides Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and Sun create tides on Earth. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how gravitational force affects objects. Describe how Earth’s gravitational force affects the Moon and how the Moon’s gravitational force … Read more

Lunar and Solar Eclipses Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how lunar and solar eclipses result from specific alignments of the Moon, Earth and Sun. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how the Moon’s orbital plane affects the alignment of the Moon, Earth and Sun. … Read more

Phases of the Moon Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how the Moon’s appearance changes during its orbit around Earth and from different locations on Earth. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain why we see varying amounts of the Moon during its orbit around Earth. … Read more

The Moon Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the key features of the Moon, including its physical characteristics and its motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the Moon’s size and distance from Earth. Describe the Moon’s orbit and compare a lunar day with … Read more

Solstices and Equinoxes Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how solstices and equinoxes relate to specific points in Earth’s orbit around the sun. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe what solstices are and explain how they relate to specific points in Earth’s orbit around the … Read more