English
Log In
Summer Science Camp: Disaster! Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(156)
Rising Star
In this two week camp, students will meet three times per week to explore these natural disasters and how they affect Earth and its inhabitants.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
This camp will take students on a journey through some of the forces that cause quick changes to the surface of the Earth. Through the use of videos, readings, webquests, and hands on activities, learners will find out what causes each of the phenomena and how they impact human activity and environments. They will explore the causes and impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes, and engage in STEM challenges throughout the unit. They will learn about the scientists that study these events and...
6 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Earth's StructureStudents will learn about the composition of Earth and the causes of earthquakes. We'll use foldables to document understanding and explore how earthquakes happen and how they are measured. Class will finish up with a game to assess mastery.Lesson 2Earthquake STEM ChallengeAfter learning about earthquakes, we will explore the impacts of earthquakes on people and communities. Students will make an earthquake table, and then design a building that can withstand the force of an earthquake through a STEM challenge. We will begin the challenge during class and students will complete it after class.Lesson 3VolcanoesThis lesson will cover how and where volcanoes form. We will take an interactive tour of the Ring of Fire using PBS Media, and complete a learning log on our findings. Students will also make a map of the Ring of Fire and play an interactive game on NearPod.Week 2Lesson 4More About VolcanoesAs we explore volcanoes around the world, students will observe a teacher demonstration of how volcanoes can erupt under water. They will be provided with instructions to recreate the eruption WITH PARENT SUPERVISION. We will also create a visual model of the parts of a volcano.Lesson 5Landslide!After watching a video about the causes and effects of landslides around the world, students will conduct an investigation to find out how different soil components and angles of slope affect the impact of the landslide. We will play an interactive game to assess learning.Lesson 6Careers in Earth ScienceThe final lesson of camp will bring everything together through the exploration of Earth Science Careers. We'll learn about volcanologists, seismologists, geologists, and civil engineers. Students will complete a learning log in the first half of the lesson and then create a product of their choosing to teach the class what they learned. They will have a product menu to choose from.
- Students will leave this camp with a thorough understanding of the composition of Earth, as well as how earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides can quickly change our landscape.
I taught 5th grade science in the largest public school system in my state for 17 years. During that time I attended intense science training programs led by Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and i3Laser through the Smithsonian Institution/Department of Education. I was honored as Teacher of the Year on my campus and a finalist for the District Teacher of the Year. After 17 years, I moved from the classroom to become a STEM instructional coach, supporting teachers across the district in the STEM content areas, and finally as a math and science instructional coach, leading professional development and supporting teachers and students at low performing campuses.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Some investigations (optional) will be completed outside class, as well as the culminating science career project.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Informal assessment through games and class activitiesGrading
Frequency: includedDetails: Certificate of Completion provided at the end of the course.
A complete list of materials may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/169Ihsq01oqSqpNwCL1bGHLUyPeaQ0-Lx/view?usp=drive_link
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Content will be delivered through Nearpod. Some activities will be through Google slides and docs. Games will be played with Kahoot and Gimkit.
Joined July, 2021
4.9
156reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University
I have been sharing my love of science and math with elementary students in public schools for over 26 years. I served most of that time in the classroom and then moved into Instructional Coaching to help other teachers improve their practice in...
Reviews
Group Class
$28
weekly or $55 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-8 learners per class
