Let's Explore the Wonders of the Ancient & Natural World! Geology & History 6-9
Each week we will travel to a new wonder of the ancient or natural world and discover its importance in science, geology, history, geography, and culture.
Sean Troy
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
(Optional) - If a particular student is really excited about the upcoming lesson I may ask them to research the topic and bring a few fun facts to share with the group!Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
*This is an Ongoing Class that meets once per week. We have a new subject each week. It is perfectly fine to join for one class! Class link for Ages 10-12: https://outschool.com/classes/explore-the-wonders-of-the-ancient-and-natural-world-geology-and-history-10-12-pdqEw6SM#usiKMZxcUm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The world around us is filled with wonders! Some are man-made, while others have been created through the power and beauty of mother nature. Together we will travel across the globe, and explore the Pyramids of Egypt, The Great Wall of China, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, among many others. At each location we will discuss how it got there, its historical and cultural significance, and what we can do to preserve it for future generations. Join us in this class as we blend exploration, science and history and uncover the secrets of the many Wonders hidden throughout our planet! In our classes we will focus on the geography, science, history and cultures that go along with each of our wonders. We will look at the ancient civilizations that built or revered these sites. We will discover how modern humans interact with and preserve them. And we will learn how the geography of a monument or nation can change history for thousands of years! Our travels will take us far and wide, but our current itinerary includes exploring the following Wonders: ---------------------------------------------- *****SCHEDULE***** Week of Dec 23rd Through January 12th- *****Winter Break***** ------------------------------------------ *****Spring 2025 Schedule***** - Week of Jan 13th - Bermuda Triangle - Week of Jan 20th - Chicxulub - Week of Jan 27th - Sahara Desert - Week of Feb 3rd - The Leaning Tower of Pisa - Week of Feb 10th - Transcontinental Railroad - Week of Feb 17th - Hawai'i - Week of Feb 24th - Mahabodhi Temple - Week of March 3rd - Banff National Park - Week of March 10th - Tenochitlan - Week of March 17th - Lake Retba - Week of March 24th - Mount Rainer - Week of March 31st - Glendalough - Week of April 7th - Boston Light - Week of April 14th - The Titanic - Week of April 21st - Everglades - Week of April 28th - Colombia's Crystal River - Week of May 5th - Taj Mahal - Week of May 12th - Serengeti - Week of May 19th - Panama Canal - Week of May 26th - Bioluminescence - Week of June 2nd - Dinosaur National Monument - Week of June 9th - Amazon River - Week of June 16th - Machu Picchu - Week of June 23rd - Great Barrier Reef - Week of June 30th - Lion's Rock Sri Lanka - *****Summer Schedule TBD***** Our journey doesn't end here, and we can always revisit our favorite locations and take a more in-depth look at them together as we travel around the globe in search of the Wonders of the Ancient and Natural World! If your student has a special request send me a note! We love to travel to places that our students are interested in visiting. Class Breakdown: Intros & Opening Question: 5-10% Class Topic Video: 5-10% Topic Overview: 5% Geography: 5% Cultural and/or Geological History: 10% Guided Class Discussion: 40% Challenges, Puzzles or Activities: 20% Outro and Next Week's Topic: 5%
Learning Goals
Each week students will discover a new wonder, learn about how it was created and how we can preserve it for future generations. We will investigate its related cultural, geographic and historical influences. And we will learn about the people, nations and civilizations that built or revered these locations!
Other Details
Supply List
Drawing materials are always encouraged for students that would love to draw the different wonders that we explore!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
National Geographic
Science Magazine
Teacher expertise and credentials
Two plus years of teaching Geography, Natural History, Geology and more on Outschool. A love of the world, a curiosity for learning more and understanding our universe from many perspectives! We travel yearly, often visiting many of the places that I teach about and gain first hand knowledge from the people, places and wonders we visit!Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 2159 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-10 learners per class
