Climatology
Discover what the climate is and how we study it in the four week course.
Arwen Hubbard
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(819)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
How are ocean currents and the Earth's spin related? Was Earth really once a frozen ice ball? In this four week course we will explore the Earth's climate. We will define what climate is and the different forces that influence it. We will look at the ongoing processes that have shaped our climate for millions of years and examine the current climate challenges we face today! Learners will explore questions such as: - What is the difference between climate and weather? - What influences climate? - How do we learn about Earth's past and present climate? - What is the relationship between the atmosphere and hydrosphere? - How can studying other planets help us understand out own? This is a highly interactive course. Students will learn through an image and video filled presentation and discussion. Students’ participation and questions are regularly encouraged. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. There is no textbook or prerequisite for this course. All material will be provided in the classroom. Class One: Introduction Class Two: Atmosphere and Hydrosphere Class Three: Paleoclimatology Class Four: Climate Change
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2019
4.9
819reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
Hello! My name is Arwen, and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. I am a NASA Solar System Ambassador and science author. My Master's is in Space Science, and I have undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Ecology, and Natural Resource Management. I am currently working on a doctorate in STEM education.
I believe curiosity and learning are human instincts. I try to honor that by asking the learners lots of questions and encouraging them to think about information in new ways.
When not teaching, you can find me hosting "Found in Space: A Science Podcast for Kids and Teens" or playing Dungeons and Dragons and exploring the Southwest with my three homeschooled kiddos and our big, fluffy orange cat named Moose!
I like to keep class sizes small so each learner can get individualized and full attention. Please feel free to reach out.Reviews
Live Group Class
$68
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-7 learners per class
