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Exciting Earth Science: Volcanoes. Magma, Lava Lakes, Killer Ash & Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks are 1 of 3 main rock types and are by far the most exciting. We cover underground magma chambers spewing volcanic lava and killer ash erupting miles in the air. Then we focus on the different rocks formations these make.
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 some of 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. No previous experience necessary.

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In this class we focus on the most explosive rock forming processes on the planet. But there is much more to it than just volcanoes. Exploding lava is obviously the classic thing to focus on but there are many other ways that igneous rocks can be formed. For example, magma chambers that might never erupt and just slowly cool down. We also look at other pyroclastic materials such as ash clouds that can travel miles into the atmosphere and stay there for years.

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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: Sedimentary Rock Layers, Petrified Animals & Drowned Forests
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 the how the different kinds of igneous rocks are formed and classified and the different types of volcanoes, eruptions and lava flows.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igneous_rock
Joined December, 2021
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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. I have done several projects in this area a love teaching this class as it covers the fundamentals of Igneous Rocks and some of the most exciting rock forming processes on Earth.

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50 min

Completed by 30 learners
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Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class

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