Philip Davies-Pye

Ever wondered how the landscape was formed, what type of rocks they are and what the ancient environment was like?

Want to learn more about rocks, minerals and fossils?

I was always fascinated with mountains, and why you could find remains of sea creatures in the rocks thousands of feet above sea level!

I have worked as a geologist in industry in the last two decades, graduating with a BSc in Geology and a MSc in Petroleum Geochemistry. During my undergraduate days, I was a volunteer at the local history museum and hosted numerous open days for families to learn all things geology. Kids loved finding out about dinosaurs and I have always found their enthusiasm and ability to engage in geology amazing. Geology is such an exciting subject, and how it can transport your imagination into another world that is completely different to what we witness today. The incredible truth is though, that all the processes that existed hundred's of millions of years ago, still exist today.

I can tailor lessons to help gain a better understanding of why our planet is like it is and how it was shaped as a result of our natural processes.

Topics covered:
Different rock types - sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
Types of fossils
The geological eras
Minerals
Types of volcanoes
Extinction events
Plate tectonics
Under the microscope
Petroleum geology
Ancient environments - continents and oceans
...and more!


Find out more and prepared to be amazed at the amazing history of our planet.