$18
per classExciting Earth Science: Gemstones, Precious Metals, Minerals & Mining Geology
Completed by 64 learners
Ages 11-16
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-8 learners per class
50 min
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 some of the most dramatic physical forces on Earth, with the aim of making learning fun and exhilarating. I think making lessons enjoyable and bringing science to life is the best way to get kids engaged and learning without realising it. These classes focus on the Geology and Geophysics part of Earth Science. No previous experience necessary. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬ This class will discuss where precious materials come from and how they are made. We start by looking at the formation of the Earth from Stardust as the source of most of the original elements found in and on the Earth. We then look at Diamonds, Gold, Platinum, Uranium, Gemstones and other precious materials and look at where they are found and how they are mined and refined. We explore the diverse range of geological processes that create these very different precious metals and gem stones and think about why they are valuable. By the end of the class the student should know what the most precious materials are and where to find them! Perfect for all the budding mining geologists, explorers and prospectors out there. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 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. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKED TOPICS ▬▬▬▬▬ 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: Sedimentary Rock Layers, Petrified Animals & Drowned Forests 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 discover and learn without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of this course students will understand what the most precious materials are and where to find them. They will know where and how they are formed and the techniques used to extract and refine them. Perfect for all the budding mining geologists, explorers and prospectors out there.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses PowerPoint slides with text, pictures and the occasional video. No other 3rd party sources are used.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
https://earth-science.org.uk/
Meet the teacher
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.
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