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"Stuff" Made Simple! Earth Science Explained Easily! {Session 1 Of 2}

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Ages 10-15
Live Group Course
A fun and informative exploration of our physical world: A complete Earth science course in two twenty-week blocks.
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:
(158 reviews)

Live video meetings
3x per week, 20 weeks
2-18 learners per class
55 min

What's included

60 live meetings
55 in-class hours
Projects
4+ hours per week. 1-2 throughout the class
Progress Report
This course is designed to satisfy most State Educational Standards for Physical Science Curriculum. The course is best suited for students between grades 7-9. All students will learn the same information, but those seeking 8th or 9th-grade credit will have some extra homework, extra exam questions, and projects.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
There are three perspectives from which to understand the physical universe around us: The Atomic Level [quantum physics]The Molecular Level [chemical/cellular level]The Macroscopic Level [physics, planetary science, and climatology] Finally, we will combine these three perspectives into one perspective that clearly shows how the three levels result in the superorganism we call Earth, our beautiful home to which we owe our very existence. We will utilize lectures, games, simulations, group work, video clips, discussions,  & extra-credit options. No previous knowledge is needed for we will journey from the beginning of the universe to the formation of our solar system, planet, and most importantly life! We will move slowly, but surely and look at these difficult scientific concepts in a way that is easier to grasp (plus, we will have a lot of fun, so that's a bonus! :) On our journey of scientific discovery we will be looking at the field of geology, but we will touch upon, astrophysics, chemistry, meteorology, ecology, and quantum physics to truly understand the nature of the world around us. 

We will meet thrice weekly for 55 mins (labeled below as a,b,c). Every other week, DAY C will alternate between a test/assessment and laboratory/group work. In the final week, we will have each group present a final 10-minute project of their choosing. 

WEEK #1: Where did all this "stuff" come from?
a. Beginning of the Universe
b. Evolution of Universe & formation of Elements 
c. LAB: Periodic Table of Elements
WEEK #2:  How the "stuff" came to Earth
a. Formation of Sun & Solar System
b. Formation of Earth
c. Review & Test
WEEK #3:  The "stuff" becomes our continents 
a. Continents 
b. Continental Drift 
c. LAB: Geological Timescale
WEEK #4: How "stuff" breaks apart and comes back together again 
a. Plate Tectonics
b. Cycles of creation and destruction 
c. review & test
WEEK #5: Getting a "crystalized understanding of "stuff"
a.  How minerals form 
b.  Classifying minerals
c. LAB: Identifying Mineral Types
WEEK #6: "stuff" that rocks! 1
a.  Igneous rocks 1
b. Igneous rocks 2
c. review & test
WEEK #7: "stuff that rocks! 2
a. Sedimentary rocks 1
b. Sedimentary Rocks 2
c. review & test 
WEEK #8: "stuff that rocks! 3
a. Metamorphic rocks 1
b. Metamorphic rocks 2
c. LAB: Identifying Rocks
WEEK # 9:  "stuff" that erupts! 1
a. Intro to volcanism
b. Three types of Volcanic Sites
c. LAB: Underwater Volcanoes & Astrobiology
WEEK #10: "stuff" that erupts! 2
a. Three types of Eruptions: cinder cone, shield, or strato
b. Magma and eruption classification
c. review & test
WEEK #11: "stuff" that erupts! 3
a. Supervolcanoes & Hot-Spots
b. Hawaii and Yellowstone Park
c. LAB: Make a Volcano
WEEK #12:  "stuff" is heavy because of Gravity
a. The force of Gravity
b. Mass Wasting 
c. review & test
WEEK #13: How  "stuff" gets wasted away! 
a.  Mass Wasting Processes
b. Types of Wasting: flow, slide, and falls
c. LAB:  wasting in action
WEEK #14: How "stuff" decomposes and why
a. Water 
b. Weathering
c. review & test
WEEK #15: Soil and Life 1
a. Soil and life
b. Types of Soil 
c. LAB: Climate and soil
WEEK #16: Soil and Life 2
a. Complex origin of Soil
b. Climate determines types of soil
c. review & test
WEEK #17: How "stuff erodes
a. Streams
b. Erosion
c. LAB: Termination of Streams
WEEK #18: why "stuff" looks the way it does
a. evolution of the landscape
b. role of glaciers 
c. review & test
WEEK #19: Projects on "stuff"
a. project presentations 1
b. project presentations 2
c. review session 
WEEK #20:  Final Exams 
a. complete review session 
b. exam 1
c.  exam 2

Learning Goals

This course is designed to satisfy most State Educational Standards for Physical Science Curriculum. The course is best suited for students between grades 7-9. All students will learn the same information, but those seeking 8th or 9th-grade credit will have some extra homework, extra exam questions, and projects.

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
60 Lessons
over 20 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Beginning of the Universe
 Where did all this Stuff originate? 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Evolution of Universe & formation of Elements
 How the universe created the elements 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
LAB: Periodic Table of Elements
 Hands-on learning with the Periodic Table of Elements 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Formation of Sun & Solar System
 How the "stuff" came to Earth 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Earth Science Resource List Here is a list of a majority of the resources that will be used in the course. I have chosen to use only official originations, institutions and universities, and well known scientific publications. These resources come from highly trained, peer-reviewed, professionals from a diverse and inclusive background that will provide a Global Multi-Perspective understanding of the subject. Geosciences Textbooks and Lesson Breakdowns (I will provide the following documents to the students) Meteorology Today 11th Edition C. Donald Ahrens & Robert Henson Foundations of Earth Science 14th Edition, 13th Edition, 8th Edition Edward Tarbuck & Lutgens The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science, 3rd Edition B. Wiley Encyclopedia of Earth & Space Science by Facts on File (2005) TED-ED Geosciences Educational Resources https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=earth-and-space-science https://ed.ted.com/lessons?category=environmental-science https://ed.ted.com/earth-school National Geographic Earth Science Educational Resource Library https://www.nationalgeographic.org/video/earth-101/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science Scientific Journal & Publications https://www.scientificamerican.com/my-account/ https://www.britannica.com/ https://www.newscientist.com/# Online Educational Organisations https://www.wondrium.com/ {Earth Science Library} https://www.discoveryplus.com/ {How the Universe Works} PBS EONS PBS NOVA BBC EARTH LAB SEEKER CRASH COURSE KURZEGAST National Science Foundation (NSF) Geosciences https://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=ear United States Geological Survey (USGS) https://www.usgs.gov/ American Geosciences Institute https://www.americangeosciences.org/ National Caves Association https://cavern.com/Learn/creatures.asp NASA Earth Science https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science USC Geosciences Resource Library https://libguides.usc.edu/c.php?g=234982&p=1559535 International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) https://www.iugs.org/ Climate & Weather Educational Resources https://cloudappreciationsociety.org/ https://www.noaa.gov/ Interactive Educational Simulations & Gaming: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/accessibility https://create.kahoot.it/profiles/082302a5-d348-4208-96a8-c202ca2114d4 https://www.blooket.com/dashboard https://earth.google.com/web/@0,0,0a,22251752.77375655d,35y,0h,0t,0r Universe Sandbox (Steam Platform) Minecraft Education These are suggested supplementary resources parents can obtain for their child, but are required textbooks: NAT GEO Atlas of the World NAT GEO Compact Atlas of the World DK Oceanology: The Secrets of the Sea Revealed NAT GEO Pocket Guide to Rocks & Minerals DK Rock and Gem: The Definitive Guide

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College
I am an experienced educator with a bachelor's of science from Ithaca College. I'm currently working towards my Master's Degree in Education with over three years of study so far and my dissertation remaining. In addition to that work, as a graduate student, I consistently seek out workshops and webinars that provide additional certifications for educators. My experience as an educator includes teaching at both public and private schools as well as tutoring students in STEAM subjects including SAT/GRE/ACT/ & AP prep, I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities. I have also volunteered my time in my local community library by organizing workshops on STEAM topics for children.  

For over ten years now, in my personal time, I have been active in the Citizen Science community participating in projects when possible. In recent years, when the opportunity arises I try to incorporate the awareness of these projects in some of the STEM-based classes that I teach, but I want to bring a greater awareness of the possibilities of Citizen Science to as many students as possible. The great part of Citizen Science is that ALL are welcome to participate despite lacking any particular degree in science. Each project has detailed instructions and tutorials and for those willing to learn a great opportunity awaits!  I would be an excellent guide on the student's journey utilizing my previous experience of the process to help clear a path of learning for them. 

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