Geology Semester 1 - Volcanoes, Fossils, Dinosaurs, Gems, Minerals & Tectonics
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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Curriculum 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
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Welcome to the "Exciting Geology" weekly ongoing class, 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. Each class will cover a stand alone topic, that together make a full course and students can join or leave anytime. No previous experience necessary. Please note that children in the...
To discover and learn without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of this course students will be know in depth details of the Geology part of the Earth Science carriculums.
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 14 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 Semester.
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 sensative 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...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-18 learners per class
