North America Rocks! Geology of North America- How It Formed & the Major Tectonic Zones
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS INTRO ▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to the "Country Rocks" series, which focuses on the most interesting Geology in varous diffirent countries, with the aim of making learning fun and exhilarating. I think making learning enjoyable and bringing science to life is the best way to get kids engaged and learning without realising it. No previous experience necessary. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ CLASS SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬ In this class we focus on the most amazing geological formations in North America and how the continent formed over time. From the oldest parts of the continent in the North East to the newest additions in the West. We will make this all come alive by watching some educational videos that take us on arial field trips of the major tectonic zones of the USA. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 discuss what we have learnt briefly and 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 discussion after that one too. This means that you can enjoy the class however you like. Speak up and get involved in the discussions, or just listen and enjoy with no pressure. If you like this class then you check out my full "Exciting Geology" 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 CLASS ▬▬▬▬▬ This class can be taken on its own, but is best understood along with my other "Exciting Earth Science" classes on: 1) Exciting Earth Science: Plate Tectonics, Continent Smashing & Metamorphic Rocks 2) Exciting Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Layers, Petrified Animals & Drowned Forests 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 this course students will know about the major tectonic events that shaped the big mountain ranges in North America.
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
https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences
https://earth-science.org.uk/
https://www.americangeosciences.org/critical-issues/maps/interactive-map-united-states-geology-and-natural-resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_United_States
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2019/06/03/how-geology-made-america-great/?sh=1a3a745a6c80
http://geology.teacherfriendlyguide.org/downloads/w/tfggw_1_geolhistory_lr.pdf
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 fascinated by Earth Sciences.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class