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Middle School Earth Science with Google Earth!
Megan Decker
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Learn Earth Science while using Google Earth! There is a lot you can learn about our planet and its processes by viewing it from space. Each week we will cover a new topic: volcanoes, streams, impact craters, and more!
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this self-paced class students will learn Middle School Earth Science through Google Earth. The Google Earth software includes satellite imagery along with various tools that make the platform a great environment for learning about our planet. Course topics include: volcanoes, streams, impact craters, meteorology, glaciers, deserts, the moon, and more. We will use various tools on the platform including measurement, time lapse, and coordinate data for learning purposes. Google Earth...
2 units//24 lessons//12 Weeks
Unit 1MaterialsMaterials12 lessons6 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Introduction & Plate Tectonics SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Plate Tectonics with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 2Plate Tectonics on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Plate Tectonics on Google Earth.Week 2Lesson 3Minerals SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Minerals with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 4Minerals on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Minerals on Google Earth.Week 3Lesson 5Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 6Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Igneous Rocks and Volcanoes on Google Earth.Week 4Lesson 7Sedimentary Rocks SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Sedimentary Rocks with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 8Sedimentary Rocks on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Sedimentary Rocks on Google Earth.Week 5Lesson 9Metamorphic Rocks SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Metamorphic Rocks with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 10Metamorphic Rocks on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Metamorphic Rocks on Google Earth.Week 6Lesson 11Earthquakes SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Earthquakes with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 12Earthquakes on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Earthquakes on Google Earth. An optional Midterm Assessment is available to test your knowledge of the first half of the class.Unit 2ProcessesProcesses12 lessons6 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 13Landslides SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Landslides with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 14Landslides on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Landslides on Google Earth.Week 8Lesson 15Streams and Coasts SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Streams and Coasts with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 16Streams and Coasts on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Streams and Coasts on Google Earth.Week 9Lesson 17Weather and Climate SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Weather and Climate with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 18Weather and Climate on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Weather and Climate on Google Earth.Week 10Lesson 19Deserts and Groundwater SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Deserts and Groundwater with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 20Deserts and Groundwater on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Deserts and Groundwater on Google Earth.Week 11Lesson 21Glaciers SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Glaciers with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 22Glaciers on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Glaciers on Google Earth.Week 12Lesson 23Earth and our Solar System SlidesIn this lesson I will introduce the class and the topic of Earth and our Solar System with a slide presentation. An optional homework assignment is available to accompany this lesson.Lesson 24Earth and our Solar System on Google EarthIn this lesson I will show real-life examples of Earth and our Solar System on Google Earth. An optional Final Assessment is available to test your knowledge on the second half of the class.
- Students will understand Plate Tectonic theory and how it provides a unifying explanation for Earth System processes.
- Students will be learn about Earth’s materials and processes.
- Students will become familiar with the four spheres that make up our Earth System - biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere.
- Students will know about many different forms of natural disasters and safe practices during an event or ways that natural disasters can be mitigated.
B.S. Earth and Space Science Education M.S. Geology - Emphasis Planetary Geology Training and experience with ArcGIS and Google Earth
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Homework for this course is optional. Homework assignments may be downloaded, printed, and completed during or after class.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Assessments for this course are optional. There will be midterm and final assessment options upon request. The format is open source - feel free to use any sources in book, notes, or the internet (including going back to watch course videos) to complete the assessment.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades are optional. Please reach out if you would like me to grade student work. All homework and assessments can be submitted to me via personal message. I will then assess work and assign a grade based on the letter grade system included in my syllabus.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will be using time lapse data to view damage done by natural disasters in a few of the weeks. Please be advised that children with sensitivities may be affected by viewing damaged homes and environments.
Smithsonian Institute USGS Pearson Education Lutgens YouTube
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Brigham Young University
Hello! And welcome to my classroom! I'm always excited to meet and encourage new learners. I am a trained educator and have over a decade of teaching experience. My educational background includes a Bachelors of Science in Earth and Space...
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Ages: 12-15
