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Exciting Earth Science: Earth's Core, Mantle & Crust: Seismology & Magnetism

Ever wondered what is below your feet? Like WAY below? Take a journey through the Earth, from an Earthquake at the surface all the way through the core and out the other side. We use seismic waves to tell us about the mantle, core & crust
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

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US Grade 5 - 8
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If you do 7 of my one-off Earth Sceince:Geology classes you can message me and I will give you the 8th class free with a coupon. You can also try any one of my One-Off classes and then book the 8 week course and I will give you 2 classes free (one for the repeated class and one free class). Or you can just book the 8 week course and get 1 class free using this coupon voucher worth $18: PETEP8WEEKDISCOUNT18 - https://outschool.com/classes/earth-science-geology-the-earth-volcanoes-tectonics-fossils-and-rock-types-wLK4yMGL#us6TRpenz3

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Welcome to the "Exciting Earth Science" series, which focuses on the most dramatic physical forces on Earth, 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. My classes focus on the Geology and Geophysics part of Earth Science. No previous experience necessary.

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In this class we look deep into the Earth and its 3 main layers and see how this controls what happens on the surface all around us. Covering all the major aspects of Geology and Geophysics this is an exciting journey through the centre of the Earth, starting in an earthquake zone in LA and travelling through the Crust into molten magma in the Mantle on the back of a seismic wave. Next we smash through the Earth's magnetic solid Core and out the other side through a hotspot that is creating the Galapagos chain of volcanoes on the surface. We'll discuss how seismic waves and magnetism tell us about deep Earth structures and why this is the best way of exploring the inner planet, as we have only ever drilled 0.2% of the way to the centre!
 
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I use powerpoint presentations for all my classes, so I can mix text and multimedia and make the class more interesting. This class 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 take questions and make sure everyone is keeping up. 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 and ask questions, or just listen and enjoy with no pressure. If you like this class then you check out my full "Earth Science" courses, with subjects 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.

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This class can be taken on its own, but is best understood along with my other "Exciting Earth Science" classes on: 
1) Exciting Earth Science: Plate Tectonics, Continent Smashing & Metamorphic Rocks
2) Exciting Earth Science: Geological Time, Continental Drift, Pangea & the Fossil Record
Please see my other class listings for more lessons in the School of Hard Rocks!
Learning Goals
To learn about science without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of the class the student will understand all the main layers of the Earth and how they relate to the rock formations we see across our beautiful planet. They will also be introduced to how Seismology (recording Earthquake waves) and Magnetism are used in Geophysics to investigate deep below the Earth's surface.
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Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Wikipedia is always a good place to start before following on with other links provided there: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth%27s_inner_core
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Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
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 excited about Earth Sciences.

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Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class

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