Geology A-level Practical Endorsement

Year 12 Geologists spent the day at Pendower Beach on the Roseland completing their first A-level Practical Endorsement tasks. They learned how to navigate using maps, including practising triangulation and pacing from landmarks, which helped build their confidence in the field.

Students sketched important geological features and recorded detailed rock descriptions, working together to compare their observations. They explored the 390-million-year history of the area, linking geological events to the landscape we see today. Sedimentary rocks and structures were also studied to understand how they formed, while evidence of recent glacial and interglacial periods helped students appreciate changes in climate during the Quaternary.

Throughout the day, students asked thoughtful questions and connected what they saw in the field to what they had learned in class. Miss Hope and Mr Blackie were very impressed with the students’ engagement and the high-quality fieldnotes they produced.