What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers. Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms. Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. What is taught in this course? Week of 1/4/24 - What is Meteorology? - study of the atmosphere and weather Week of 8/4/24 - What is Meteorology? - basic meteorological concepts, such as temperature, pressure, and humidity Week of 15/4/24 - What is Meteorology? - Weather observation activity: keeping a daily weather journal and recording observations Week of 22/4/24 - Atmospheric Layers and Composition - Earth's atmosphere, its layers, and composition Week of 29/4/24 - Atmospheric Layers and Composition - Oceanography - role of gases, aerosols, and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere Week of 6/5/24 - Atmospheric Layers and Composition - Atmospheric composition experiment: creating a model of Earth's atmosphere using different gases Week of 13/5/24 - Solar Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect - solar radiation, insulation, and the greenhouse effect Week of 20/5/24 - Solar Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect - Earth's energy balance and its impact on climate Week of 27/5/24 - Solar Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect - Greenhouse effect simulation activity: investigating the warming effect of greenhouse gases Week of 3/6/24 - Atmospheric Circulation and Winds - global wind patterns, including the Coriolis effect and the Hadley, Ferrel, and Polar cells Week of 10/6/24 - Atmospheric Circulation and Winds - local wind systems and their influences on weather Week of 17/6/24 - Atmospheric Circulation and Winds - Wind experiment: creating wind vane and anemometer to measure wind direction and speed Week of 24/6/24 - Cloud Formation and Types - cloud formation processes, including condensation and cloud nucleation Week of 1/7/24 - Cloud Formation and Types - cloud formation processes, including condensation and cloud nucleation Week of 8/7/24 - Cloud Formation and Types - Cloud observation project: identifying clouds in the sky and creating a cloud chart. Week of 15/7/24 - Precipitation Processes - precipitation types, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail Week of 22/7/24 - Precipitation Processes - precipitation formation processes such as coalescence and Bergeron process Week of 29/7/24 - Precipitation Processes - Rain gauge and snowflake observation activity: measuring and examining precipitation types Week of 5/8/24 - Severe Weather - severe weather phenomena, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards Week of 12/8/24 - Severe Weather - formation, characteristics, and impacts of severe weather events Week of 19/8/24 - Severe Weather - Severe weather safety and preparedness discussion: creating a severe weather safety plan Week of 26/8/24 - Weather Instruments and Observations - weather instruments, including thermometers, barometers, hygrometers, and weather satellites Week of 2/9/24 - Weather Instruments and Observations - weather maps, symbols, and forecasting techniques Week of 9/9/24 - Weather Instruments and Observations - Weather station project: building a weather station and making weather observations Week of 16/9/24 - Climate and Climate Change - climate, climate zones, and factors influencing climate variability Week of 23/9/24 - Climate and Climate Change - climate change, its causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies Week of 30/9/24 - Climate and Climate Change - Climate change simulation activity: modeling the effects of climate change on weather patterns Week of 7/10/24 - Careers in Meteorology and Meteorological Phenomena - careers in meteorology, including meteorologists, climatologists, and weather forecasters Week of 14/10/24 - Careers in Meteorology and Meteorological Phenomena - meteorological phenomena such as auroras, lightning, and rainbows Week of 21/10/24 - Careers in Meteorology and Meteorological Phenomena - Creating a weather forecast presentation or researching a meteorological phenomenon We look forward to being part of your learning journey!
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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