**Note - This is a follow up to our Volcanoes, Island and Forests! course and I recommend starting there! 
https://outschool.com/classes/d4f84012-5e16-488e-a021-a8f39ba78dc7?sectionUid=240ac999-8615-4696-abae-68050b423b19#usiKMZxcUm 

One of the most wonderful things about the Star Wars universe is the diversity of locations you get to experience as you enjoy watching the movies. Each new places helps build a sense of wonder and makes the galaxy truly feel larger then life! But the really amazing thing is that every location in Star Wars is inspired by real world places and natural wonders. 

Together we will travel across our own planet and learn about the amazing places that are used in some of your favorite Star Wars settings. We will talk about the geography and geology of each location and why it makes Earth one of the most special places in the universe! At each location we will discuss the unique geological features that created these places, the different plants and animals that live there, and the people that call these places home.

On our tour we will visit the:

- Deserts of Tatooine (Death Valley and Tunisia)
- Frozen Hoth (Hardangerjøkulen, Norway)
- Tundra of Starkiller Base (Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland)
- Mountains of Alderaan (Grindelwald, Switzerland)
- Mesas and Canyons of Geonosis (American Southwest)
- Salt Flats of Crait (Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia)


*Note: Our flight plan my change based on student interest! The goal is to help students learn a variety of different geological features, but not to overwhelm them with too much information. 

The class will consist of a slide presentation combined with visiting these locations via Google Earth. We will also watch different clips that show off these locations in the films (nothing with excessive action or flashing lights).