Exciting Earth Science: Forces That Shape the Planet - Water, Floods, Sink Holes, Glaciers & Deserts
Why is the Earth's surface shaped like it is? What are the forces that create valleys, caves and deserts? This class looks at the physical geography of the Earth and explains how rivers, aquifers, sink holes, glaciers and deserts form the world we see around us.
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS INTRO ▬▬▬▬▬ 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, Meteorology, Oceonography and Physcial Geography of the Earth Science carriculum. No previous experience necessary. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬ In this class we focus on the forces that shape the sruface of our planet. We look at how rivers evolve over time and how they erode their valleys at different stages. We look at aquifers, glaciers and ice sheets and explore the effect of climate change on them. FInally we look at how deserts form and the different formations that wind forces can make. This can then be applied every day when we look at the world around us! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS STYLE ▬▬▬▬▬ 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 discuss what we have learnt briefly and 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 discussion after that one too. This means that you can enjoy the class however you like. Speak up and get involved in the discussions, or just listen and enjoy with no pressure. If you like this class then you check out my full "Exciting Earth Science" course, 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. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKED TOPICS ▬▬▬▬▬ This class goes really well with my other Exciting Earth Science classes, especially if you take these two classes first: 1) Exciting Earth Science: Magnetism & Seismology of the Earth's Core, Mantle & Crust 2) Exciting Earth Science: Geological Time, Continental Drift, Pangea & the Fossil Record Please see my class listings for more classes in the School of Hard Rocks!
Learning Goals
To discover and learn without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of the class the student will have an in depth knowledge of the forces that shape the surface of the Earth.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Earth Scinece - Global Edition (14th Edition: 2022) - Tarbuck and Lutgens - Published by Pearsons
Earth Science - Hardback Edition - Samuel - Published by: Spaulding, Namowitz
https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
https://earth-science.org.uk/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
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 fascinated by Earth Sciences.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class