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Geology Summer Boot Camp 10 Weeks: Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, Fossils, Dinos

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Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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Summer Boot Camp Geology covering: Dinosaurs & Fossils, Volcanoes, Rock Cycle, Sedimentary, Igneous & Metamorphic Rocks, Plate Tectonics & Pangea, Earth Structure & Solar System Formation, Minerals & Gemstones, Fossil Fuels & Climate Change

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US Grade 6 - 9
10 lessons//10 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Rock Types & Geology as a Science
In this class I give an overview of the course, covering the basics principles of Geology and the main topics we will cover. I also point out the many exciting careers that studying Geology can lead to.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Minerals, Gems & Precious Metals
In this class we define what a Mineral is and what makes some minerals precious Gems. We then look at where and how precious metals are mined.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Plate Tectonics, Pangea & Formation of the Earth
In this class we go from the formation of the Sun and the Solar System, all the way through the formation of the Earth, the Moon and each supercontinent, including Pangea. And end up looking at what the Earth Might look like 250 million years in the future when Future Pangea forms.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
The Structure of The Earth - Seismic Waves & The Core
In this class we go from the formation of the Sun and the Solar System, all the way through the formation of the Earth, the Moon and each supercontinent, including Pangea. And end up looking at what the Earth Might look like 250 million years in the future when Future Pangea forms.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Sedimentary Rocks - Faults & Folds
In this class we cover the basics of the different types of sedimentary rocks and how to identify them. We then learn about different types of faults and folds and learn how to become rock detectives.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Sedimentary Rocks - Fossils & the Dinosaur Extinction
In this class we revisit sedimentary rocks but focus on fossils and the different ways they can form. We explore some famous fossil sites and then analyse the evidence for whether the dinosaurs were made extinct by a huge meteor strike or was it millions of years of volcanic activity instead.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Igneous Rocks - Volcanoes, Killer Ash, Magma Chambers & Lava
In this class we study Intrusive Igneous Rocks that form from magma chambers that cool inside the ground. We look at how they get there and how they are different to volcanic rocks.Then we cover Extrusive Igneous Rocks and the main lava and pyroclastic formations. We look inside volcanoes and explore the Ring of Fire that circles the Pacific Ocean.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Cratons, Diamonds, Mountain Building & Metamorphic Rocks
In this class we look at the 3rd main type of rocks that are created by heat and pressure: Metamorphic Rocks. We look at how old continents called Cratons have been heavily metamorphosed and why they are good places to find diamonds.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
The Last Hour of the Dinosaurs
In this class we analyse the end Cretaceous extinction event that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs. We focus in on a famous palaeontology site called Tanis that purports to tell us about the last hour of the dinosaurs. We will also look at their first hour and their evolutionary history.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
The Geology of North America
In this class we piece together the geological history of North America by tracing how it was made by old cratonic crusts colliding together. We take virtual field trip in a plane so we can see these amazing rock features from the air and can cover more ground.
* Describe how the Rock Cyle works
* Analyze different rocks and rock formations
* Explain how science progressed to accept the Plate Tectonics Theory
* Determine why some fossil sites are better than others
* Use a model to explain how the continent of North America formed
* Engage in arguments about how extracting fossil fuels is linked to climate change
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.
Homework Offered
Homework is optional. From weeks 2 to 9 there will be 6 multi-choice questions to answer using Google Forms within a week of class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment is optional. Students will get instant feedback on the multi-choice questions and their scores will be added up over the Semester to contribute ot a final grade with a certificate.
Grades Offered
Grades will be offered on request as long as the student answers enough of the optional weekly questions. A certificate of attendance with grade will be sent to the student at the end of the course.
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety
Mixed media slides for different learning styles
Engaging topics keeps attention
Slides can be seen before class
Multi-choice questions avoids penalising spelling
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Some classes talks about Global Warming and Climate Change causing more frequent natural disasters. It also talks about mass extinctions including the possibility of humans causing one now (including ourselves) and has some drawn images of animals dying to become fossils. It is delivered in a upbeat manner with positive solutions (eg: switching to renewable energy), but the more sensattive students may find these topics distressing.
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/
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I teach Earth Science and Philosophy on Outschool and am very passionate about the topics I teach. You can join any of my classes anytime. They do follow on from each other, but can also be taken as stand alone classes. 

I use the lecture-style... 
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$19

weekly or $190 for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min

Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-16
3-18 learners per class

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