Wonders of the Ancient and Natural World: 4-Week Class (Geology & History) 6-10
In each class we will learn about a new wonder of the ancient or natural world and explore its importance in science, geology, history, geography, and culture.
Sean Troy
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
(Optional) - If a particular student is really excited about the upcoming lesson I may ask them to research the topic and bring a few fun facts to share with the group!Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
The world around us is filled with wonders! Some are man-made, while others have been created through the power and beauty of mother nature. Together we will travel across the globe, and explore the Pyramids of Egypt, The Great Wall of China, Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, among many others. At each location we will discuss how it got there, its historical and cultural significance, and what we can do to preserve it for future generations. Join us in this class as we blend exploration, science and history and uncover the secrets of the many Wonders hidden throughout our planet! In our classes we will focus on the geography, science, history and cultures that go along with each of our wonders. We will look at the ancient civilizations that built or revered these sites. We will discover how modern humans interact with and preserve them. And we will learn how the geography of a monument or nation can change history for thousands of years! Courses will run for four weeks (8 total classes) and follow the lesson plan laid out below. Day 1 - The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Day 2 - Uluru, Australia Day 3 - Machu Picchu, Peru Day 4 - Niagara Falls, USA/Canada Day 5 - The Great Wall of China Day 6 - Amazon River, Brazil Day 7 - Tallest Building in the World! Day 8 - Galapagos Islands And our journey doesn't end here, and we can always revisit our favorite locations and take a more in-depth look at them together as we travel around the globe in search of the Wonders of the Ancient and Natural World! If your student has a special request send me a note! We love to travel to places that our students are interested in visiting. If your learner enjoys the class you can sign up for sessions later in the summer which will have a new series of topics! Ongoing Version (New Classes Weekly!) https://outschool.com/classes/lets-explore-the-wonders-of-the-ancient-and-natural-world-geography-and-culture-A93lDQGn?sectionUid=794dd9fb-a30f-4c87-b706-032359c5d18a&showDetails=true
Learning Goals
Each week students will discover a new wonder, learn about how it was created and how we can preserve it for future generations. We will investigate its related cultural, geographic and historical influences. And we will learn about the people, nations and civilizations that built or revered these locations!
Other Details
Supply List
(Optional) Drawing materials are always encouraged for students that would love to draw the different wonders that we explore!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
National Geographic
Science Magazine
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello there! My name is Sean and I love to teach fun, engaging classes generally centered around history, science, and storytelling! Many of my classes involve some type of activity, story-telling, reading, writing or some other unique assignment (such as map-making!) to help students feel more invested in the material and get excited about learning more each day.
The people I learn the most from and respect the most are those who are truly passionate and engaged with the subjects they love. This is where Outschool shines because no one is forced to teach a class they don't like or teach in a way that isn't interesting to them! I find that when teachers can effectively communicate their passion about subjects to their students everyone is uplifted and comes away having grown smarter and wiser.
With every class my goal is to help your students develop powerful habits that transcend the courses they take with me. Creative thinking, reading comprehension, creative and persuasive writing, pattern recognition and logic are just some of the talents students will develop over the duration of the courses they choose. I can't wait to start working together! See you soon!
Full-Time Outschool Teacher for 2.5 Years! (about 30 Classes per week)
Background:
Bentley University 2010
Bachelor’s of Science, Marketing
Minor Computer Information Systems
Honors, Focus - History & Literature
BYU Pathways 2020
Life and Career Skills
Python & SQL, Basic Certification
Google Analytics, AdWords Certified, 2010
Certified Credit Counselor, 2014
CALT, Certified Apprentice Lighting Technician, 2020
Storytelling & Writing
Monthly Writers Group, since 2019
Dungeons and Dragons, Player and Dungeon Master, since 2006Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
