Stone, Water & Ice
Stone, Water & Ice
The Stone, Water & Ice series of geo-education resources is published by the Burren Connect Project – and is an outcome of the transnational NEED project that has been ongoing in the Burren since 2008.
The series of geo-education resources are published to raise an awareness of the geology and landscape of the Burren, in the region’s schools, visitor centres and businesses.
The Stone, Water and Ice series includes:
- 64 page A5 Illustrated Booklet on the Geology of the Burren
- 36 page A4 Scientific Guide to the Geology of the Burren
- Z-Card map & brochure on geo-education environments & accessible outdoor locations for field visits in the Burren
- Schools & Visitor Centres Education Pack:
- Teachers’ Information Booklet – instructions on tasks/activities
- Teachers’ Information Sheets & Student Worksheets
- A Schools ‘Rocks of the Burren’ pack
- GIS/Google Earth maps available for download on the this website
New A5 Geology Book:
Stone, Water & Ice: A Geology Trip through the Burren
Authors: Ronán Hennessy, Maria McNamara & Zena Hoctor
A new 64 page illustrated book on the geology of the Burren, with a detailed guide to the geology, landscape and cultural history at nine geosites throughout the Burren. This book gives a fascinating insight into the unique landscape of the Burren, and clearly explains the events and processes that led to the formation of the Burren landscape. |
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Geo-Education Pack
Teachers’ Book:
Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education book for teachers and instructors.
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Information Sheets:
Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education information sheets.
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Information sheets can be used as preparation for worksheet activities (below).
Education Worksheets:
Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education worksheets.
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Some worksheets require activity maps provided below.
Activity Maps
Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education activity maps.
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Geoscientific Guide to the Burren
A new 36 page guide to the geology of the Burren has been published as part of the NEED project. This guide gives detailed information on the lithology, stratigraphy, palaeontology, geomorphology, karst landscapes and mineral resources in the Burren.
Authors: Maria McNamara & Ronán Hennessy.
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Education Worksheets:
Click on the links below to download the NEED geo-education worksheets.
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Some worksheets require activity maps provided below.