Earth Science: Erosion and Natural Disasters
In this 5 week class, students will learn how and why the Earth's surface changes over time. Learning will occur through interactive discussions and fun, hands-on projects.
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this engaging and hands-on unit study, elementary students will delve into the fascinating world of how the Earth's surface changes due to weathering, erosion, and natural disasters. Through interactive discussions and exciting hands-on projects, students will not only learn about these geophysical processes, but also develop a deep appreciation for our planet's dynamic nature. This class will meet once a week for 5 weeks.
Learners will build models to explore and learn how weathering, erosion, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and volcanoes are able to reshape the surface of the Earth.
Through our investigations, we will answer question like:
* What is weathering?
* What is erosion?
* How do hurricanes form and how powerful can they get?
* Why do earthquakes occur and where?
* Why do tornadoes form?
* Why are only some mountains volcanoes?
Exploring Earth's Transformations provides students with a well-rounded understanding of how the Earth's surface changes due to weathering, erosion, and natural disasters while keeping them engaged through interactive, fun, and hands-on projects. By the end of the 5-week program, students will not only have gained knowledge but also a deep appreciation for the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our planet.Learning Goals
Students will learn how and why the surface of the Earth changes over time.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Weathering and Erosion
What is weathering?
What is erosion?
Activity: Beach Erosion 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Hurricanes
How do hurricanes form and how powerful can they get?
Activity: How does a hurricane form?, How much damage can a hurricane do? 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Earthquakes
Why do earthquakes occur and where?
Activity: Types of Earthquakes 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tornadoes
Why do tornadoes form?
Activity: Creating a Tornado 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be using art supplies, clay, and water to create models during class. They will also be using graham crackers during an investigation. Graham crackers do not wheat/gluten. Reach out to the teacher for an alternative product if you are allergic.
Supply List
Paper Pencil Coloring Supplies Clay Water Bowls Spoon Graham Crackers Rice Cakes Frosting Sand Rocks Sand paper Chalk All supplies will be posted in the classroom at least a week before each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers will have at least 5 years experience teaching elementary science.
Here is a link to a document with all of Wild and Unstructured Learning's teachers. They are listed alphabetically in the document.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zItA4QLkRR6dfhOEMzBjrWW_Zssk9Yz5B90Nstuli0c/edit?usp=sharingReviews
Live Group Course
$95
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
