the hazard risk is increased in building tunnels, dams and in remediation projects when shrink swell is an issue. Thinking Contextually: Approaches to teaching the content: The importance of the behaviour of clays to the work of the BGS could be a starting point for this topic and hence why it is an important consideration to building projects and homes in the UK. The resources on the BGS website provide details on the process and many maps and animations. Following this, learners could consider the detailed processes surrounding clays and groundwater and the forces which exist in the system. Here the reason for the behaviour of clays could be linked to its chemical formula and crystal structure, and further the variation in formula of different clay types and how this modifies behaviour could be discussed. A range of landslide events could be compared by learners from different settings, in particular the methods of mitigation could be a focus here. Finally the Storegga slide as an example of a prehistoric tsunami could be investigated, including evidence which geologists have available today and the use of computer modelling PAG Activities appropriate to this content PAG 9.1 Geotechnical desk study PAG 9.2 Properties of soil/rock PAG 9.3 Geotechnical site investigation PAG 11.1 Lab-based investigation this is an A level only independent student designed activity – that assumes that the student has knowledge and understanding of the most of the course content including Modules 3 and 6. PAG 12.3 Exploring beyond the specification this is an A level only independent research – activity that assumes that students have knowledge and understanding of most of the course content including Module 6.
the hazard risk is increased in building tunnels, dams and in remediation projects when shrink swell is an issue. Thinking Contextually: Approaches to teaching the content: The importance of the behaviour of clays to the work of the BGS could be a starting point for this topic and hence why it is an important consideration to building projects and homes in the UK. The resources on the BGS website provide details on the process and many maps and animations. Following this, learners could consider the detailed processes surrounding clays and groundwater and the forces which exist in the system. Here the reason for the behaviour of clays could be linked to its chemical formula and crystal structure, and further the variation in formula of different clay types and how this modifies behaviour could be discussed. A range of landslide events could be compared by learners from different settings, in particular the methods of mitigation could be a focus here. Finally the Storegga slide as an example of a prehistoric tsunami could be investigated, including evidence which geologists have available today and the use of computer modelling PAG Activities appropriate to this content PAG 9.1 Geotechnical desk study PAG 9.2 Properties of soil/rock PAG 9.3 Geotechnical site investigation PAG 11.1 Lab-based investigation – this is an A level only independent student designed activity that assumes that the student has knowledge and understanding of the most of the course content including Modules 3 and 6. PAG 12.3 Exploring beyond the specification – this is an A level only independent research activity that assumes that students have knowledge and understanding of most of the course content including Module 6.