How to teach earth science at 11–14

By Catherine Smith2020-12-07T11:11:00

A diagram showing the layers of rock in the Earth

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Use real-life examples and historical information to help students get to grips with the structure and composition of the Earth

Earth science is a key part of the 11–14 curriculum. Use the wealth of tips and resources in this article to enhance your teaching of the topic, and use the downloadable worksheet to help students visualise the structure of the Earth and its atmosphere, as well as boost their confidence with plotting information on scales.

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