Week 1
Lesson 1
Earth Science as a Science: Theories, Evidence & Research
In this class we look at how science progresses by looking at several examples from Earth Science. These include Plate Tectonics, the Dinosaur Extinction and the History of Geology.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Geology 1: More Minerals, Gems & Precious Metals
In this class we go into more detail about the most interesting minerals and explore how they relate to precious gems and metals. We will look at the main silicate and non-silicate mineral groups and explore the differences between them.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Environmental Science 1: Water Cycles & Water Shortages
In this class we explore the water cycle and how it connects with the other major Earth cycles. We then look at how climate change may be causing water shortages and some of the solutions that humans are using to prevent this. 
 Week 4
Lesson 4
 Environmental Science 2: Lanslides & Mass Wasting
In this class we take a close look at landslides and mass wasting and what triggers them. We look at ways that humans try to prevent them and look at some famous case studies from around the world.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Geology 2: The Principles of Geology & Stratigraphy
In this class we look at the guiding principles of Geology that allow it to operate as a science. As we go through the class, we will apply these to real world examples to show how they help geologists work out the history of the Earth.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Geology 3: Sedimentary Rocks- Intro to Palaeontology
In this class we look at the subject of Palaeontology and how it helps us piece together the evolution of life. We look at the main techniques that palaeontologists use and look at some classic examples from around the world.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Geology 4: Igneous Rocks- Tour of the World's Volcanoes
In this class we cover Extrusive Igneous Rocks and the main lava and pyroclastic formations. We look inside volcanoes and explore the Ring of Fire that circles the Pacific Ocean.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Geology 5: Seismology - the Study of Earthquakes
In this class we look at how earthquakes make seismic waves and how geophysicists use these to work out the structure of the Earth. We look at the tools and methods we use to try and predict earthquakes and to prevent disasters.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Geology 6: Evolution of Dinosaurs into Birds
In this class we focus on the transition from dinosaurs to birds, especially looking at the evolution of feathers. As it turns out we think more and more dinosaurs had feathers than previously thought.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Oceanography 1: Coast, Waves & the Dynamic Ocean
In this class we focus on waves crashing on the shore and how the coast is a dynamic system that is constantly changing. We look at coastal erosion and different ways that humans try to prevent it in crucial areas.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Oceanography 2: the Human Impact on the Oceans
In this class we cover pollution of the oceans by humans and how we can work together to reduce this. We look at various pollutants and where they come from and then focus in on plastics and reducing plastic use.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Meteorology 1 - Monsoons & Atmospheric Rivers
In this class we study local weather patterns called Monsoons that only happen in certain part of the world. After that we study atmospheric rivers that may be California’s equivalent to hurricanes.
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Space Science 1: Further Astronomy
In this class we examine the moon and the sun and how we study space using telescopes in Astronomy. We look at the history of Astronomy and how we know about the orbits of the planets around the sun.
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Space Science 2: the Earth, Sun & Moon
In this class we study the phases of the Moon and tides, and why we think it formed during an early planetary collision with Earth. We then look at eclipses and the structure of the Sun and the Moon.
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Earth Systems 1: Interlinked Earth Cycles
In this class we bring everything we have learnt together and look at interconnected Earth Systems. We explore how the oceans, atmosphere, the continents and the biosphere interact to make this amazing planet that we live on.