Beaches: Exploring Colorful Shores
In this one-time course, learners will explore the geology and geography of our worlds most beautiful beaches by color.
Laura Petrusic
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(270)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
How are beach sands created? Where is the whitest beach in the world? How many different colors of beach sediment exist? What gives beaches their color? Answering these questions will guide our class activities and discussion. This class is part of a series on beaches which includes: Marine Biology Basics: Beachcombing Biology and Beaches: Structure and Formation. Learners will engage with content though a combination of muli-media presentation, teacher demonstrations and whole-class discussion. Learners will be guided through a demonstration on sediment (sand) identification, explore latitude and longitude of colored beaches using Google Earth and unique landmarks of each beach. Places we will explore include: Hawaii, Australia, Indonesia, Iceland, California and Malta
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this class, learners will be able to:
-identify and locate famous beaches of the world.
-describe latitude and longitude and how that relates to geography.
-categorize types of beaches based on sediment and formation.
-identify a beaches primary sediment composition.
Other Details
Supply List
A one-page handout will be provided 24 hours prior to the start of class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2018
4.9
270reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institue of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
It's my passion to create unique, engaging learning experiences. I strive to create learner-centered, integrated lessons that relate content to students’ lives. I believe that my educational background in the field of marine science, professional teaching degree and extensive experiencing developing/delivering educational programs for all ages, will generate a class experience that fosters learners' appreciation for our oceans and environment.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
