Australian Earth Sciences Bundle by TESEP

Australia Rock Kit and Plate Tectonics Poster

Item code
T339

Comprising of the Australia Rock Set and Tectonics Poster.  Especially designed for schools by TESEP.  A best seller!

$415.00 $456.50
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A safe, large 29pc rock set especially designed for Australian schools as part of the Teacher Earth Science Education Programme(TESEP). Includes one free registration to a TESEP professional development workshop.

One of the best rock kits available anywhere in the world and assembled by a dedicated team of TESEP geoscientists.

Purchase this set of 10 igneous, 9 metamorphic and 10 sedimentary rocks that are all:

    • Large palm sized samples so key features can be studied
    • Completely safe, free from asbestos, asbestos-like minerals and other toxic materials. Each rock sample has been inspected by TESEP geoscientists.
    • Guaranteed to be what we say they are.
    • Labelled with numbers with a list to ensure you always know which is which
    • Nicely boxed, one box for each rock type (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary)
    • Free from distracting secondary minerals and other features not relevant to Australian year 8-9 students
    • Collected from reliable sources for ease of replacement if lost or damaged beyond use

In addition, by registering for a free PD session (valid for one person), you will have access to:

  • Stories about each rock, where they come from and how they formed
  • Question and Answer materials to support student inquiry
  • Extension materials including: 
    • Virtual 3D versions online
    • Virtual thin sections to see what they are like on the inside
Register for your free PD session at www.tesep.org.au

Dimensions: 350 x 270mm x 100mm (W x D x H) each of 3 boxes.  This is a bulky item and may incur additional freight charges.

PLATE TECTONICS POSTER

Shows a 3D Earth cross section with Australia-relevant plate tectonics highlighting man’s utilization of Earth resources (cities, mines, energy networks), geo-hazards and water/rock cycles. Rock type locations are linked to the TESEP Australian Rock Kit (see item T392). The poster shows the genesis of different rock/mineral/energy resources and has downloadable links to geo-stories/3D microscope rock thin section photos/3D virtual field sites across Australia.

Soft laminated. Size: 84cm x 60cm (A1)