4 Day Camp: METEOROLOGY & Climate Change - Earth Science of the Weather & Oceans
This class focuses on how the Oceans & Atmosphere combine to produce the global systems that control our weather & climate. A mix of Meterorology & Oceonography looking at rain, clouds, wind, tornadoes, hurricanes, el Nino & climate change
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
On request, after each class I post a list of 5-6 quick quetions that can be answered with 2-3 sentences or less. This is optional. I do not mark these answers but instead post the ideal answers a week later and respon to any questions about them if there are any.Class Experience
DISCOUNTS: One class half price $9 - included in price below (usually $72). ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INTRODUCTION ▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to "Earth Sciences 4 Day Camp - Meteorology & Oceans", which focuses on the most dramatic physical forces controlling our weather and climate, with the aim of making learning fun and exhilarating. I think making learning enjoyable and bringing science to life is the best way to get kids engaged and learning without realising it. Please let me know if there is a time and day that suits you best and I can schedule this series for you in a few weeks time hopefully. This is not a complete Earth Science curriculum but covers many of the key aspects of the Oceonography & Meteorology part of many courses taught in schools. I also do a full 16 week Earth Science course (see my Class Listings for details). No previous experience necessary. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬ 1) THE ATMOSPHERE, RAIN AND CLOUDS 2) AIR PRESSURE, WEATHER FRONTS AND TORNADOES 3) OCEANS STRUCTURES AND OCEAN CURRENTS 4) GLOBAL WEATHER PATTERNS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND HURRICANES ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS STYLE ▬▬▬▬▬ I use PowerPoint presentations for all my classes, so I can mix text and multimedia and make the class more interesting. These classed will be run using an "intro-discussion-repeat" format. This means I will take a few minutes to introduce a topic, using images or videos wherever appropriate in order to bring the subject alive. Then we will pause to make sure everyone is keeping up and take questions. Then we'll move on to the next exciting sub-topic and supporting material, and then pause for questions after that one too. This means that you can enjoy the class however you like. Speak up and get involved, or just listen and enjoy with no pressure. These subjects are cherry picked to choose the most interesting, accessible and relevant Earth Science subjects for kids, so they learn to enjoy exploring the world around them. Hopefully inspiring them to learn more about Geology, Earth Science and Science in general ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKED TOPICS ▬▬▬▬▬ See my class listings for a full 16 week Earth Science course options https://outschool.com/classes/earth-science-middle-school-semester-geology-weather-oceans-erosion-and-astronomy-16-week-ongoing-iHIwy9ms?usid=6TRpenz3&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link FOR YOUNGER KIDS - https://outschool.com/classes/basic-intro-to-earth-science-geology-the-atmosphere-the-oceans-and-planets-16-week-ongoing-pa0JObd9?usid=6TRpenz3&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
To discover and learn without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of this course students will know in depth details of the Oceonography and Meteorology parts of most Earth Science curriculums.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some classes talks about Global Warming and Climate Change causing more frequent natural disasters. It also talks about mass extinctions including the possibility of humans causing one now (including ourselves) and has some drawn images of animals dying to become fossils. It is delivered in a upbeat manner with positive solutions (eg: switching to renewable energy), but the more sensative students may find these topics distressing.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Earth Scinece - Global Edition (14th Edition: 2022) - Tarbuck and Lutgens - Published by Pearsons
Earth Science - Hardback Edition - Samuel - Published by: Spaulding, Namowitz
https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
https://earth-science.org.uk/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from University of Nottingham
Master's Degree in Science from Imperial College London
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Bristol
I have a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics and have chosen the most interesting and exciting subjects to teach to get young minds fascinated by Earth Sciences.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class