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Volcano Explorers: Erupting Into Science!

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Ages 5-10
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"Volcano Explorers: Erupting Into Science" is an interactive class where kids discover how volcanoes form, erupt, and shape our world. Through hands-on experiments, engaging stories, and creative activities, students will explore famous eru
Average rating:
2.7
Number of reviews:
(3 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 7 or more throughout the class
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2
This class is structured as an **8-week interactive learning experience**, meeting once a week for 40 minutes. Each session includes an engaging introduction to the week’s topic, a mix of visuals, discussions, and hands-on activities to deepen understanding. Students participate in creative projects, experiments, and games to reinforce key concepts about volcanoes, from their formation to famous eruptions and even volcanoes in space. The class encourages participation through interactive storytelling, map activities, and science challenges. Lessons build upon each other, culminating in a final review and certificate of completion to celebrate students’ learning.

Learning Goals

Identify and describe key parts of a volcano, including magma, lava, vent, crater, and eruption.
Learn about the Earth's layers, tectonic plates, and the role of pressure in volcanic eruptions.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What Is a Volcano?
 Introduce students to volcanoes, their structure, and how they form. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Layers of the Earth & How Volcanoes Form
 Understand the Earth's layers and how they contribute to volcanic activity. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Types of Volcanoes
 Learn about the different types of volcanoes. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Famous Volcanoes Around the World
 Explore well-known volcanoes and their eruptions. 
40 mins online live lesson

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Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate
I have extensive experience creating and leading engaging, hands-on science lessons for young learners, including topics related to earth science, weather, and natural phenomena. Throughout my career, I have developed and taught interactive lessons on volcanoes, space, and the Earth's systems, making complex science concepts accessible and exciting for children. In addition to my classroom teaching experience, I have designed and taught online STEM courses for ages 5–8, incorporating storytelling, experiments, and creative activities to foster curiosity and a love for science. My background in early childhood education, combined with my passion for making science fun and engaging, ensures that students will have an enriching and interactive learning experience in this class.

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