Plate Tectonics! Earthquakes! Volcanoes! Tsunamis! Mountains!
Earth's Natural Disasters, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Mountains!
Dr. Neil M. Mulchan, Ph.D.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(225)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this lecture, we'll learn about Pangaea, Alfred Wegener and his continental Drift theory, the internal structure of the Earth, plate boundaries, and the theory of plate tectonics. It will be evident why natural phenomena such as volcanoes, mountains, tsunamis, and earthquakes occur. And not just why they occur, why where they tend to occur, such as the "Ring of Fire." No background knowledge is needed for this course, just an open mind, and a healthy imagination. There is no homework. All that's required is a comfortable chair, your undivided attention, and most importantly, your imagination! The class is suitable for any age with a curious mind and an interest in Earth Science.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No parental guidance is required, but it is welcomed!
Supply List
There is no cost for any materials, as nothing is needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2018
4.9
225reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Pôle Universitaire Euclide
My name is Neil and I’ve spent a considerable amount of my life in preparation for Science Education. The result is a creative, interactive, and personalized approach to teaching the science of everyday phenomena that is part travelogue and part science lesson. I have 20 years of college teaching experience as a Professor. My Master's research was in the field of Condensed Matter Physics, and my Ph.D. research was in the field of Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics. I am a published scientific author in several international journals and I have traveled extensively to all 8 Continents on Earth, including all 50 States in the United States! The content of my lectures is meant to be a resource for anyone curious about how the Universe works. My travels around the world allow me the unique perspective of merging together my adventures with my passion for teaching many fields of science, including Physics, Astronomy, Earth Science, Oceanography, Meteorology, Geology & Physical Science. Anyone at any age who is curious about how our world works and our place in the Universe will be intrigued by this class.
From dog-sledding in the Arctic winters of Sweden to mountaineering uncharted landscapes of Antarctica. From trekking the Amazon Jungles of Ecuador to scaling the Cliffs of Ireland. From spelunking the caves of China to mountain biking the world’s deadliest road on Bolivia’s "Death Road.” From camping under the midnight sun in the far north of Norway and Finland to open-ocean kayaking off the Shetland Islands in the Southern Ocean’s home of killer Orca whales. From days of crossing the Andes Mountains and jungles of Peru towards Macchu Picchu to tenting in the open plains of Africa’s Masai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania’s vast Serengeti. From ice-climbing the glaciers of Alaska to drifting through glow-worm caves in the Southern Alps of New Zealand and diving in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. I bring my experiences from around the world to you in the comfort of your home.
Join me on an educational adventure of exploration around the world to see science at work in some of the most remote places on Earth. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 70 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-18 learners per class
