*This is an Ongoing Class that meets once per week. We have a new subject each week. It is perfectly fine to join for one class! 

Class link for Ages 10-12: https://outschool.com/classes/explore-the-wonders-of-the-ancient-and-natural-world-geology-and-history-10-12-pdqEw6SM#usiKMZxcUm
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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!

Our travels will take us far and wide, but our current itinerary includes exploring the following Wonders:


-----Fall Schedule 2024-----
Week of July 29th -	Krakatoa
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Week of Aug 5th -	Petra
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Week of Aug 12th -	Rio De Janeiro Harbor and Cristo Redentor
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Week of Aug 19th -	The Trojan War (and Horse!)
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Week of Aug 26th -	Komodo Island
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Week of Sep 2nd -	Crystal Caves
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Week of Sep 9th -	Tasmania
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Week of Sep 16th -	Tallest Building in the World
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Week of Sep 23rd -	Mount Everest
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Week of Sep 30th -	New York City
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Week of Oct 7th -	        Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park
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Week of Oct 14th -	Tower of London
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Week of Oct 21th -	Iguazu Falls
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Week of Oct 28th -	Puerto Princesa
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Week of Nov 4th -	Paro Taktsang 
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Week of Nov 11th -	Denali
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Week of Nov 18th -	Tokyo
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Week of Nov 25th -	Table Mountain
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Week of Dec 2nd -	Banff National Park
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Week of Dec 9th -	Zhangye Danxia
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Week of Dec 16th -	Lysefjord
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Week of Dec 23rd -	*****Winter Break*****
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Week of Dec 30th -	Boston Light
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------Spring Schedule 2025 TBD-------

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. 

Class Breakdown:
Intros & Opening Question: 5-10%
Class Topic Video: 5-10%
Topic Overview: 5%
Geography: 5%
Cultural and/or Geological History: 10%
Guided Class Discussion: 40%
Challenges, Puzzles or Activities: 20%
Outro and Next Week's Topic: 5%