Introduction to Ottawa-Gatineau Geoscape Teacher Resource Kits for Grades 9-11

Each theme panel of the Geoscape Poster has an individual, "stand-alone" Teachers' Kit.

Each kit includes the following components:

1. Overview : Summarizes what the student will learn.
2. Activity : This may including map interpretation, data analysis, lab experiments, and research questions as well as questions for teacher-directed discussions, based on the geoscape themes. These may include material for overheads to be used in a class discussion and worksheets that the students can complete. Many activities use the on-line databases and maps of the web site : Urban Geology of the National Capital Area.

Prepared by
John Weatherhead, South Carleton High School
and
Jan Aylsworth, Geological Survey of Canada, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada

Introduction to Ottawa-Gatineau Geoscape Teacher Resource Kits for Grade 7

Each theme panel of the Geoscape Poster has an individual, "stand-alone" Teachers' Kit.

Each kit includes the following components:

1. Overview: Summarizes what the student will learn.
2. Students Take Notes: Summarizes the text of the Geoscape theme, but in simpler terms and, whenever possible, in point form. This component can be reproduced on overheads which will allow students to copy notes into their notebooks.
3. Key Word Game: A word search, word match or crossword game using vocabulary from the theme. Students can refer to this text for assistance. Answers are provided separately. As well, a glossary containing definitions of all words used in the Key Word Games is provided separately.
4. Lesson Plans: These may include material for overheads to be used in a class discussion, worksheets that the students can complete, and laboratory activities where students will have the opportunity to work hands-on with simulations or models.
5. List of related web sites and resources: This component lists, with descriptions, other resources that are available either on the web or through various geological or mining organizations.

Prepared by
Franca Fiset, Notre Dame High School
and
Jan Aylsworth, Geological Survey of Canada, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada