Geology Around the World
In this ongoing course, learners will explore the world and learn about some of the most fascinating geologic features and areas on Earth.
Judy Phillips
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(63)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Although there is no assigned homework in this course, learners are always welcome to bring ideas or teacher approved materials to class to add to the discussion each week. Learners may also make suggestions for other places and geologic features that they are interested in learning about and bringing into the class discussions at some point. Please send me a message if you have specific ideas and locations that interest you so that I can compile the relevant material.Assessment
There are no formal assessments in this course.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this ongoing class, learners will explore a different geologic feature around the world each week. In this engaging class, we will discuss the location of each feature and explore the geologic characteristics that are present. Learners will be presented with a short lecture about the area at the beginning of class that may include slides, photos, and videos to better understand that week's topic. After an introduction to the geologic feature, we will shift into a discussion to engage the learners so that everyone has the opportunity to present thoughts relevant to the topic. As a geologist, I enjoy sharing my love of science with others and it is my hope that all learners become interested in understanding how the world around us works. We will cover the following features. Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on learner experience. Students are allowed to suggest places they are interested in learning about in this course. See the sample course outline below. Each section is likely on a different place depending on the students and their interests. Schedule is subject to change based on what students are interested in learning. Please note that there are multiple sections of this class that started at various dates and we start with the beginning of the following sequence so that students can learn about each place. This is an ongoing class so you can jump in and out as necessary. New topics are always being added. Scotland: The Birthplace of Geology Hawaii: The Hot Spot Mount St. Helens: The 1980 Eruption Kentucky: Mammoth Cave Mexico: Crystal Cave The Dead Sea The Mid-Atlantic Ridge Geology Activity Geology Activity Iceland Death Valley Antarctica Geologic Activity Greenland Ring of Fire Japan New Zealand Philippines Indonesia Chile The Solomon Islands Sahara Desert East African Rift Tanzania Egypt West African Craton Geologic Activity Mining Austria Grand Canyon Geologic Activity Ireland Yosemite The Appalachian Trail Geologic Activity Geologic Activity The Himalayas: Mount Everest and Beyond Yellowstone Mississippi River Devil's Tower: Igneous Wonder Georgia: Cloudland Canyon The Amazon Basin The Ganges Great Lakes Mozambique China Mongolia Russia Ural Mountains Central Asia Greece/Italy/Spain The Alps Western Interior Seaway Texas/National Parks/Oil The Badlands Rocky Mountains Utah/Big 5 national parks The Great Plains Canada/Burgess Shale Jekyll Island The Cascades Niagara Falls Haiti Guam Alaska Kazakhstan Afghanistan Pakistan Turkey Syria Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Israel/Palestine/Jordan The Indian Subcontinent Galapagos/Marshall Islands/Falkland Islands St Lucia El Salvador Argentina Andes Mountains Panama Sweden France Patagonia Tunisia Thailand Sri Lanka Mexico Peru Australia North Korea/South Korea Florida Ireland Papua New Guinea Madagascar Norway Azerbaijan Namibia Newfoundland Guinea Belarus/Ukraine Tornado Alley Amazon Rainforest Bolivia Germany Libya Svalbard Fossil Distribution The Balkans Mozambique Channel Red Sea Mediterranean Sea Black Sea South China Sea English Channel Caribbean Sea New Mexico California Great Basin Armenia Georgia Quebec Hudson Bay Belize Tonga
Learning Goals
In this ongoing course, learners will be able to identify the location of specific geologic features or areas. Learners will be able to describe some of the characteristics of each feature in geologic terms.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We may utilize relevant videos from Youtube or materials from the USGS as relevant to the course. If there are any changes in material, the teacher will post them in advance of the affected lesson(s).
Joined June, 2021
5.0
63reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of West Georgia
As a geologist, I have had the opportunity to travel to different places and learn about geology in a hands on environment rather than just through a book. My work experience and educational background will enhance the learner outcome as we have our online meetings. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 105 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-8 learners per class
