Intro to Earth Science: Geology- Journey Into the Earth's Core, Mantle & Crust
Ever wondered what is below your feet? Like WAY below? Take a journey through the Earth, from an Earthquake at the surface all the way through the core and out the other side. We use seismic waves to tell us about the mantle, core & crust.
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 look deep into the Earth and its 3 main layers and see how this controls what happens on the surface all around us. Covering all the major aspects of Geology and Geophysics this is an exciting journey through the centre of the Earth, starting in an earthquake zone in LA and travelling through the Crust into molten magma in the Mantle on the back of a seismic wave. Next we smash through the Earth's magnetic solid Core and out the other side through a hotspot that is creating the Galapagos chain of volcanoes on the surface. We'll discuss how seismic waves and magnetism tell us about deep Earth structures and why this is the best way of exploring the inner planet, as we have only ever drilled 0.2% of the way to the centre! ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 learn about science without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of the class the student will understand all the main layers of the Earth and how they relate to the rock formations we see across our beautiful planet. They will also be introduced to how Seismology (recording Earthquake waves) and Magnetism are used in Geophysics to investigate deep below the Earth's surface.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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 always a good place to start before following on with other links provided there:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth%27s_inner_core
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 and have chosen the most interesting and exciting subjects to teach to get young minds excited about Earth Sciences.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-10 learners per class