OCR Geology for A level & AS sample

www.illuminatepublishing.com Endorsed by OCR, this inspiring new student book supports the new A and AS Level Geology speci cations and provides a thorough explanation of the geological knowledge required for any study of the subject at this level. Written by experienced Geology authors and teachers this resource has an engaging visual style and tone which will support and motivate students through the new course and help them prepare thoroughly for their assessment. Case studies and key term de nitions help students connect theory and reality, allowing application of their understanding of earth science to the demands of the examination. Highly illustrated with large clear diagrams and a wide range of geological photographs to illustrate the key information and engage students with the content. Contains support for the mathematics component of the OCR course throughout to help students develop their Maths skills. Includes practice questions with answers to test students’ knowledge and help introduce them to the new assessment criteria. Contents: 1. Minerals 2. Igneous rocks and processes 3. Sedimentary rocks and processes 4. Metamorphic rocks and processes 5. Fossils and time 6. Earth structure: direct and indirect evidence 7. Plate tectonics 8. Structural geology 9. Economic and engineering geology 10. Geohazards and risk 11. Evolution of life and climate 12. Basin analysis 13. Laboratory and Field Skills About the authors: Stephen Davies is a retired deputy head teacher who graduated in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and taught Science and Geology in comprehensive schools. He presents Earth Science workshops for trainee teachers, and publishes revision guides for A Level Geology. Frank Mugglestone graduated with First- class Honours from the Open University and for twenty years has held a number of roles in post-16 Geology education, both as a teacher and as Head of Department. He has led eld visits in the UK, Iceland, North America and Europe. Ruth Richards was awarded an MSc in Industrial Mineralogy and a PhD in Micropalaeontology by the University of Leicester. She has taught GCSE Geology and A Level Geology in comprehensive schools and has led eld trips in the UK, and abroad for A Level students. She currently trains Science teachers at Nottingham Trent University (ITT) where she also teaches a Geology module at undergraduate level. Tony Shelton worked as geophysicist with the Open University Oman ophiolite group, co-writing the Geol. Soc. Memoir. After lecturing at Keele University, he worked as a consultant in the oil industry, later becoming Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat. On returning to the UK he spent 20 years teaching A-level Geology and Environmental Science contributing to various publications. Vincent Williams was awarded an M.Geol in Geology and a PhD in Palaeobiology by the University of Leicester. He has led eld trips in the UK and taught on eld trips in Italy, Spain and Switzerland. He currently teaches A-Level and FdSc at Truro College. OCR Geology for A Level & AS