Exploring Local Geology
Linking Geology to the Learning Outcomes
Geology can help us link Learning Outcomes across the strands.
Interactive Maps
Scroll down to access our interactive maps.
To use these maps:
- Click the search icon on the top left to search for any location in Ireland.
- Click the map legend on the bottom left of the map.
- Click the home button on the bottom right to reset the map.
Geology Map
Use the interactive geology map to explore rocks in your local area.
What is the main rock type in your area?
What rock group does it belong to?
Quarries Aerial Photograph
Use the interactive quarries aerial photograph to explore rock exploitation in your local area
Where is your nearest quarry?
What type of rock is extracted here and what is it used for?
Soil Map
Use the soil map to make links between soil, rocks and human activities
What is the main soil type in your local area?
What rock does this soil come from?
How has soil type impacted human activities in your local area?
Student Activity
Exploring Local Geology
