Intro to Earth Science: Geology- How the Earth Formed, Pangea and the Rock Cycle
We look at how the Earth is made and how space dust gathered to form the Sun and Planets. Then we look at how plate tectonics formed the super continent Pangea and creates, destroys & recycles rocks. The history of Earth from start to end!
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
PLEASE NOTE: this is a lecture style class with opportunity for questions and not an interactive "join in" class - therefore it may be more suited to advanced students and could be challenging for students who at the younger end of the age bracket. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ DISCOUNTS ▬▬▬▬▬ You can book all 8 classes in this series and get ONE CLASS FREE using this coupon and link: PETEPINTROGEOL16 https://outschool.com/classes/basic-intro-to-earth-science-geology-dinosaurs-fossils-volcanoes-and-pangea-llHRZFqd#us6TRpenz3 You can also try a one off "Intro" class and then book on the 8 week "Basic Intro" course and I will refund you the repeated class and you still get one class free. You can aso book 7 of these one of classes and contact me to get the 8th one free. Enjoy! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS INTRO ▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to the "Intro to Earth Science: Geology" 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 lessons enjoyable and bringing science to life is the best way to get kids engaged and learning without realising it. My classes focus on the Geology and Geophysics part of Earth Science. No previous experience necessary. This is simplified version of my Exiting Earth Sciences classes aimed at younger children. Please note that children in the lower end of the age range may find some topics slightly advanced for them. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬ In this class we focus on how the Earth formed at the same time as the Solar System. We explore how the Sun and Planets were formed from Dust, Asteroids and Comets and why the inner planets are rocky and the outer planets are gassy. Then we look at how Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics creates, transforms and recycles the rocks that make up the Earth's Crust and how they sometimes make supercontinents like Pangea. Finally we look at the future of the Earth and how even the matter that we are created will one day return to space to form other planets and stars. This is truely an epic journey through the whole history of the Earth - start to finish! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS STYLE ▬▬▬▬▬ 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 "Basic Intro to Earth Science" course, 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. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LINKED TOPICS ▬▬▬▬▬ This class can be taken on its own, but is best understood along with my other "Intro to Earth Science" classes on: 1) Intro to Earth Science: Geology- How the Earth Formed, Pangea and the Rock Cycle 2) Intro to Earth Science: Geology- Volcanoes, Killer Ash & the Dinosaur Extinction 3) Intro to Earth Science: Geology- Fossils, Faults and Folds in Sedimentary Rocks 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 the class the student will have an in depth knowledge of the history of the Earth and how we are all literally made of stardust. We will also explore how the Rock Cyle creates, transforms and recycles the rocks formations we see around us every day. and how Pangea was formed and then seperated.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class mentions the end of the Earth far into the future which sensative students may find distressing.
This class uses screen share to show PowerPoint slides with text and pictures. Some classes also show short videos. No other 3rd party tools are used.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Wikipedia is a good place to start and has many other references to follow on from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plate_tectonics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_System
The classic textbook on this is by my old Lecturer Philip Kearey:
"Global Tectonics" Kearey, Klepeis & Vine - Blackwell 3rd edition 2009
And of course Nasa know a thing or two about how the Solar System was formed:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
3 Degrees
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 and love teaching this class as it covers the fundamentals of the rock cycle and covers all the BIG geophysical processes on Earth.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class