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Geoscience for Leaving Certificate Geography Teachers CPD Programme

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About the Geoscience for Leaving Certificate Geography Teachers CPD programme

Geoscience is vital for our sustainable future, and geography is the key gateway to geoscience for most students. The Geoscience for Leaving Certificate Geography Teachers CPD programme has been developed by iCRAG and Geological Survey Ireland to create an opportunity for teachers and geoscience professionals to come together to increase the awareness of geoscience within the Leaving Certificate geography curriculum.

During the CPD course, teachers and geoscience professionals from both research and industry are paired together to co-create curriculum facing resources that are freely available for use. Over the course of six evening sessions, teachers learn more about the cutting-edge geoscience being undertaken by their partnered geoscientists, before working together to develop a curriculum-facing resource using their interests, teaching expertise and the knowledge of the geoscientist. 

The course has run twice to date, in 2021 and 2022. The 2023 iteration will begin in October and is open to expressions of interest. If you are a leaving certificate geography teachers, you can express your interest here: https://forms.gle/GfyjT9xjzPaEuopP6

Each year, the resources produced have included lesson plans, module plans and field guides and the accompanying teacher notes and slides/field booklets for each resource.

The resources link the most recent advances in geoscience to the geography curriculum in a way that is both understandable and relevant. The resources are freely available to be used for classes anywhere in the world. We hope that you and your students enjoy using them.

About the Resources

We are incredibly proud of what each cohort of teachers and geoscientists worked together to produce. The resources are listed below with download links. If you are downloading a resource, please consider filling in this form to help us to evaluate the reach of the resources.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this book is accurate. Data, links, and maps are accurate as of January 2022 (2021 resources) and January 2023 (2022 resources). iCRAG and Geological Survey Ireland cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of these resources. iCRAG and Geological Survey Ireland are in no way liable or responsible for any injury or loss to any person using these resources.

2022 Resources  
Carbon Capture and Storage Description

 

This resource has been developed by Cian O’Grady, a geography teacher at Calasanctius College, Galway alongside iCRAG scientist Pablo Rodriguez Salgado. The resource examines Carbon Capture and Storage from the Irish Perspective. Included in this resource pack is a full lesson plan and associated teacher notes, and a PowerPoint of slides. It is suitable for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

CCS Resource - Lesson plan and teacher Notes

CCS Slides

Evaluation form

 

Drumlins Description

 

This resource has been developed by Geraldine O’Brien, a geography teacher at Carrigallen Vocational School and iCRAG researcher Tiernan Henry. The resource is a deep dive into Irish drumlins. Included in this resource pack is a full lesson plan and associated teacher notes, and a PowerPoint of slides. It is suitable for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

Drumlins - Lesson Plan and Teacher Notes

Drumlins Slides

Evaluation form

 

Folding and Faulting Description

This resource has been developed by Seantelle Quane, a geography teacher at St Peter’s Community School School and iCRAG researcher Emma Tomlinson. The resource is a comprehensive overview of folding and folding. Included in this resource pack is a full lesson plan, worksheets and associated teacher notes, and a PowerPoint of slides. It is suitable for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

Folding and Faulting - Lesson Plan and Teacher Notes

Folding and Faulting Slides

Evaluation form

Karst Landscapes Description

 

This resource has been developed by Sinead Burke, a geography teacher at Gort Community School, iCRAG researcher Laurence Gill and geoscience professional Patrick Morrissey. The resource is a deep dive Irish Karst Landscapes. Included in this resource pack is a full lesson plan and associated teacher notes, and an ArcGIS Storymap. It is suitable for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

Karst Landscapes - Lesson Plan and Teacher Notes

Karst Landscapes - StoryMap

Evaluation form

 

Mining in Ireland Description

 

This resource has been developed by Eleanor Solon, a geography teacher at Hewitt College, Cork and iCRAG researchers Aileen Dolan and Phil Rieger. The resource is a deep dive into the contentious topic of mining in Ireland. Included in this resource pack is a full lesson plan and associated teacher notes, and a PowerPoint of slides. It is suitable for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

Mining in Ireland - Lesson Plan and Teacher Notes

Mining In Ireland Slides

Evaluation form

 

2021 Resources  
Geothermal Energy Module Description

Cover page for Geothermal Energy Module. The main image depicts a simplified geothermal energy powerplant with geothermal fluid leaving and re-entering the plant.

 

This resource has been developed by Elaine Egan, a geography teacher at Synge Street CBS, alongside geoscience professionals Rory Dunphy and Koen Verbruggen, both from Geological Survey Ireland. The resource is a deep dive into geothermal energy, covering at least four lessons. Included in this resource pack is a full module plan and associated teacher notes, and a PowerPoint of slides. It is suitable for TY students as well as Leaving Certificate Students.

 

Files:

Geothermal Energy Module - Module Plan and Teacher Guide

Geothermal Energy Module - Slides

Evaluation form
Glendalough Field Study  Description 

Cover image for for Glendalough Field Guide resource. The main image depicts a person carrying a rucksack and a book stood next to the outline of a globe. 

 

This resource has been developed by Susan Breen, a geography teacher at Presentation College Carlow, alongside geoscience professionals Dr Danny Hnatyshin from iCRAG at UCD and Dr Siobhán Power from Geological Survey Ireland. This resource is a field guide and accompanying teacher guide for a field investigation of Glendalough, Wicklow. The field investigation covers the geology of the area, alongside considering the historical and human importance of the site. It has been designed for Leaving Certificate students but may be suitable for younger students with some additional preparation.

 

Files:

Glendalough Field Course - Fieldwork Plan and Teacher Guide

Glendalough Field Course - Field Workbook

Evaluation form

Volcanic Activity in the Irish Context  Description  
Cover image for Volcanic Activity in the Irish Context resource. The main image shows the outline of a volcano that erupting smoke. 

This resource has been developed by Geraldine O’Brien, a teacher from Carrigallen Vocational School and Drs Hilde Koch and Maurice Brodbeck from iCRAG at UCD and TCD respectively. This resource is a lesson plan for at least a double lesson that investigates volcanic activity from the Irish context. It has been designed for Leaving Certificate Students.

 

 Files:

Volcanic Activity in the Irish Context - Lesson Plan and Teacher Guide

Volcanic Activity in the Irish Context - Slides

Evaluation form

What Lies Beneath? (An introduction to geoscience)  Description   
Cover image for What Lies Beneath Resource. The main image depicts the earth with a cut away showing the internal structure. There is also a magnifying glass zooming in on the Earth's ocean. 

This resource has been created by Jennifer O’Sullivan from Killorglin Community College alongside geoscience professionals Dr Tiernan Henry from iCRAG at NUIG and Dr Eamon Doyle from the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. This is an introductory resource for classes just starting their geoscience learning journey. It is aimed for a double class and is suitable for Leaving Certificate level students, though younger students may also benefit from this resource.

 

Files:

What Lies Beneath - Lesson Plan and Teacher Guide

What Lies Beneath - Slides

Evaluation form

Irish Geohazards: How we monitor and mitigate them Description   
A cover image for the Irish Geohazards resource. It is blue and the main images depict flooding and research into earthquakes 

This resource has been created by Eileen Kelley from Castleknock Community College, alongside geoscientists Drs Eve Daly and Haleh Karbala Ali both from iCRAG at NUIG and DIAS respectively. This resource examines the geohazards that affect Ireland, such as groundwater and flooding, and investigates the methods we use to monitor the hazards and mitigate for their potential effects. This resource has been designed to cover at least a double class and is suitable for Leaving Certificate level students.

 

Files:

Irish Geohazards: How we monitor and mitigate them - Lesson Plan and Teacher Guide

Irish Geohazards: How we monitor and mitigate them - Slides

Evaluation form

Seismic Activity

Description  

Cover image for Seismic Module Resource. The main image shows the outline of a mountain. Under the surface, there are seismic waves surrounding the base of the mountain, spreading from their epicentre under the mountain's peak.

This resource has been created by Claire Healy, a geography teacher from Douglas Community School in County Cork, and Drs Srikumar Roy and Pablo Rodriguez-Salgado, both from iCRAG at UCD. This resource is a full module that examines seismic activity in depth. The resource covers everything from the basics of seismicity to the tsunamis that have threatened Ireland in the past. It has been designed as a Transition Year module, but aspects are suitable for Leaving Certificate classes.

 

Files:

Seismic Activity Module - Module Plan and Teacher Guide

Seismic Activity Module - Slides

Evaluation form

 

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