weekly
or for 8 classes
Geography Part 1: Exploring the Physical World
Ages 11-14
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
2-8 learners per class
50 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Projects will be based on investigation, gathering data and presenting that data. For example, students may be asked to investigate an earthquake that happened, find out what happened and present that information in a way the best suits them, whether by drawing a diagram, creating a slide show presentation, create a brainstorm, storyboard, online art etc.Progress Report
This course has four main components, 1. The Earths Layers, 2. Plate tectonics, 3. Volcanoes, 4. Earthquakes. Students will be given a project to complete after each component is covered. Their work will be corrected and feedback will be given after each project. We will also complete a quiz at the end of the course and I will carry out a Q&A session with them. Therefore there will be a combination of formal and informal assessment in this course.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
We will be learning about the physical world of Geography in part 1 of the course. Part 1 focuses on Earth, learning about its internal structure, the dynamic processes that shape our planet, and the natural phenomena that affect human life. This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of geography by covering key concepts related to Earth's composition, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
Learning Goals
The Earth's Layers: Core, Mantle, and Crust.
How these layers influence surface features and events.Plate Tectonics: The movement of Earth’s plates.
How this movement causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding the Layers of the Earth
Students will understand the Earth's layers (core, mantle, crust) and engage in research, collaboration, and creative activities. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding Plate Tectonics
Students will understand the concept of plate tectonics and its impact on Earth's surface, including plate boundaries and movements. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How Fold Mountains are Formed
To understand how fold mountains form at plate boundaries and why these formations are important. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Understanding Volcanoes
To understand how volcanoes form, the different types of volcanoes, and what happens during a volcanic eruption. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class uses images, diagrams, maps and video content to present the information so that it is accessible to all learners. I will focus on using technology to carry out research and creative design to make projects so it is all text.
Parental Guidance
We will be covering some natural disasters and how they impacted humans, therefore some of the content will show the damage of property and the loss of lives due to Earthquakes and Volcanoes. I understand that some students may find this upsetting.
Video content will be used but mostly they will be animations of how certain processes, such as plate tectonics work.
Students will need access to the internet so that they can carry out research on the content we will be covering. Access to Google apps such as Google Slides, Maps, Canva.com, Storyboard, may be helpful but is not a necessity. Any of the projects can also be completed with a pencil and some paper if that suits the student best.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should come with an open mind and an eagerness to learn about the Restless Earth. No previous skills or classes are necessary we will do it all.
Supply List
Pencil Copybook coloring pencils ruler
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to National Geographic Education and Ted Ed for some short videos to help explain certain processes.
Text book: "Geography Now" (2018) EdcoLearning.com
Meet the teacher
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from National University of Ireland , Galway
Bachelor's Degree from National University of Ireland , Galway
I have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and also a Master's in Education in Geography. I have over 5 Years experience of teaching in both Ireland and New Zealand. I have taught Geography to students between the ages of 12 to 18 years old. During that time I have carried out many field study's with students where they learned about this content with real life experience. I have also travelled to many countries around the world where I have witnessed the aftermath of earths natural processes.Reviews
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