Let's Explore the Wonders of the Ancient & Natural World! Geology & History 6-9

*This is an Ongoing Class that meets once per week. We have a new subject each week. It is perfectly fine to join for one class! 

Class link for Ages 10-12: https://outschool.com/classes/explore-the-wonders-of-the-ancient-and-natural-world-geology-and-history-10-12-pdqEw6SM#usiKMZxcUm
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The world around us is filled with wonders! Some are man-made, while others have been created through the power and beauty of mother nature. Together we will travel across the globe, and explore the Pyramids of Egypt, The Great Wall of China, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, among many others. At each location we will discuss how it got there, its historical and cultural significance, and what we can do to preserve it for future generations. Join us in this class as we blend exploration, science and history and uncover the secrets of the many Wonders hidden throughout our planet!

In our classes we will focus on the geography, science, history and cultures that go along with each of our wonders. We will look at the ancient civilizations that built or revered these sites. We will discover how modern humans interact with and preserve them. And we will learn how the geography of a monument or nation can change history for thousands of years!

Our travels will take us far and wide, but our current itinerary includes exploring the following Wonders:

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*****SCHEDULE*****
Week of Dec 23rd Through January 12th-	*****Winter Break*****

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*****Spring 2025 Schedule*****	
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Week of Jan 13th -	Bermuda Triangle
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Week of Jan 20th -	Chicxulub
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Week of Jan 27th -	Sahara Desert
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Week of Feb 3rd -	        The Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Week of Feb 10th -	Transcontinental Railroad
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Week of Feb 17th -	Hawai'i
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Week of Feb 24th -	Mahabodhi Temple
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Week of March 3rd -	Banff National Park
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Week of March 10th -	Tenochitlan
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Week of March 17th -	Lake Retba
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Week of March 24th -	Mount Rainer
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Week of March 31st - 	Glendalough
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Week of April 7th -	Boston Light
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Week of April 14th -	The Titanic
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Week of April 21st -	Everglades
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Week of April 28th -	Colombia's Crystal River
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Week of May 5th -	Taj Mahal
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Week of May 12th -	Serengeti
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Week of May 19th -	Panama Canal
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Week of May 26th -	Bioluminescence
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Week of June 2nd -	Sơn Đoòng
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Week of June 9th -	Amazon River
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Week of June 16th -	Machu Picchu
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Week of June 23rd -	Great Barrier Reef
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Week of June 30th -	Dinosaur National Monument
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*****Summer Schedule TBD*****	

Our journey doesn't end here, and we can always revisit our favorite locations and take a more in-depth look at them together as we travel around the globe in search of the Wonders of the Ancient and Natural World! If your student has a special request send me a note! We love to travel to places that our students are interested in visiting. 

Class Breakdown:
Intros & Opening Question: 5-10%
Class Topic Video: 5-10%
Topic Overview: 5%
Geography: 5%
Cultural and/or Geological History: 10%
Guided Class Discussion: 40%
Challenges, Puzzles or Activities: 20%
Outro and Next Week's Topic: 5%