Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 


Week of 1/4/24 - Introduction to Geology - study of Earth's structure, composition, and processes
Week of 8/4/24 - Introduction to Geology - basic geological concepts, such as rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle
Week of 15/4/24 - Introduction to Geology - Rock and mineral identification activity: hands-on exploration of different rock and mineral specimens
Week of 22/4/24 - Plate Tectonics - plate tectonics theory, continental drift, and seafloor spreading
Week of 29/4/24 - Plate Tectonics - plate boundaries, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
Week of 6/5/24 - Plate Tectonics - Plate tectonics model-making activity: constructing models to demonstrate plate movements
Week of 13/5/24 - Rock Types and Formation - different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) and their formation processes
Week of 20/5/24 - Rock Types and Formation - sedimentary rock layers and fossilization
Week of 27/5/24 - Rock Types and Formation - Sedimentary rock formation experiment: simulating sediment deposition and lithification
Week of 3/6/24 - Earth's Structure and Landforms - Earth's internal structure, including the crust, mantle, and core
Week of 10/6/24 - Earth's Structure and Landforms - landforms, including mountains, valleys, plateaus, and plains
Week of 17/6/24 - Earth's Structure and Landforms - Topographic map reading activity: interpreting landforms and elevation changes on maps
Week of 24/6/24 - Geological Time and Dating Methods - geological time scales and methods of dating rocks and fossils
Week of 1/7/24 - Geological Time and Dating Methods - relative dating techniques, such as stratigraphy and fossil succession
Week of 8/7/24 - Geological Time and Dating Methods - Fossil dating and excavation activity: determining the relative ages of fossil specimens
Week of 15/7/24 - Weathering and Erosion - weathering processes (physical, chemical, and biological) and their effects on rocks and landscapes 
Week of 22/7/24 - Weathering and Erosion - erosion agents, including water, wind, ice, and gravity 
Week of 29/7/24 - Weathering and Erosion - Erosion experiment: simulating erosion processes and observing their effects on different materials
Week of 5/8/24 - Glaciers and Glacial Landforms - glaciers, glacial movement, and erosion features
Week of 12/8/24 - Glaciers and Glacial Landforms - glacial landforms, such as moraines, drumlins, and fjords
Week of 19/8/24 - Glaciers and Glacial Landforms - Glacial erosion model-making activity: constructing models to simulate glacial erosion processes
Week of 26/8/24 - Coastal Processes and Landforms - coastal erosion, deposition, and landforms
Week of 2/9/24 - Coastal Processes and Landforms - coastal features, including beaches, cliffs, spits, and sea stacks
Week of 9/9/24 - Coastal Processes and Landforms - Coastal erosion field trip or virtual tour to observe coastal processes in action
Week of 16/9/24 - Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms - volcanic processes, types of volcanoes, and volcanic hazards
Week of 23/9/24 - Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms - volcanic landforms, such as lava flows, calderas, and volcanic cones
Week of 30/9/24 - Volcanoes and Volcanic Landforms - Volcano eruption simulation activity: modeling volcanic eruptions and their effects
Week of 7/10/24 - Geological Hazards and Resources - geological hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis
Week of 14/10/24 - Geological Hazards and Resources - Earth's geological resources, including minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater
Week of 21/10/24 - Geological Hazards and Resources - Group project: researching a geological hazard or resource and presenting findings to the class

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!