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Welcome to Earth Science Semester 3 & 4 weekly classes where we cover the full Earth Science curriculum covering different, but related, topics to Semester 1 & 2. Semesters 1, 2, 3 & 4 can be taken in any order, but it is slightly better to do them in numerical order. Each class can also be taken individually although they do connect together to make a full course. So students can join and leave and rejoin at anytime. ▬▬▬▬▬ WEEKLY TOPIC SCHEDULE ▬▬▬▬▬ Semester 3 classes will start again...
32 lessons//32 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1SEMESTER 3: Earth Science as a Science- Theories, Evidence & ResearchIn 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 2Lesson 2Geology 1: More Minerals, Gems & Precious MetalsIn 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 3Lesson 3Environmental Science 1: the Water Cycle and Water ShortagesIn 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 4Lesson 4Environmental Science 2: Mass Wasting & LandslidesIn 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 5Lesson 5Geology 2: The Principles of Geology & StratigraphyIn 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 6Lesson 6Geology 3: Sedimentary Rocks- Intro to PalaeontologyIn 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 7Lesson 7Geology 4: Igneous Rocks- Tour of the World's VolcanoesIn 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 8Lesson 8Geology 5: Seismology - the Study of EarthquakesIn 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 9Lesson 9Geology 6: the Evolution of DinosaursIn this class we focus on the evolution of dinosaurs from lizards to birds and look at the main scientific methods for analysing the lives of dinosaurs. We explore questions like: how did the dinosaurs get to move so quickly? Why did they grow so big? And how do we know what colour they were and whether they had feathers or not.Week 10Lesson 10Oceanography 1: Coast, Waves & the Dynamic OceanIn 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 11Lesson 11Oceanography 2: the Human Impact on the OceansIn 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 12Lesson 12Meteorology 1 - Monsoons & Atmospheric RiversIn 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 13Lesson 13Space Science 1: Further AstronomyIn 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 14Lesson 14Space Science 2: the Earth, Sun & MoonIn 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 15Lesson 15Earth Systems 1: Interlinked Earth CyclesIn 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.Week 16Lesson 16Earth Systems 2: Dramatic Earth Science Events 1In this class we examine case studies of recent dramatic Earth Science Events, like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and floods. Depending on what is happening around the world at the time we will try and look at events that have happened in the last few weeks as well as the last 2-3 years. This class may be moved to the end of Semester 4 depending on where Christmas lands relative to the Semester end date.Week 17Lesson 17SEMESTER 4: Origin of the Earth's Atmosphere, Oceans & ContinentsIn this class we study Nebular Theory: the leading theory on how the Solar System formed. We then look at the early Earth and the development of an atmosphere, oceans and continents. We then briefly look at the evolution of life of Earth.Week 18Lesson 18Geology 1: the Rarest Gems & MetalsIn this class we look at the rarest Gems and what they are made of how and where they were discovered. We then look at metals that are so rare that there may only be a teaspoon’s worth over the whole planet!Week 19Lesson 19Geology 2: Dating Rocks - Fossils & StratigraphyIn this class we focus on sedimentary rocks and fossils and the different ways they can be used to work out the sequence of events that lead to a rock layer being formed. This is called stratigraphy and can help us be rock detectives and unlock the story the rocks are trying to tell us.Week 20Lesson 20Geology 3: Dating Rocks - Radiometric DatingIn this class we learn how geologists date rocks using Zircon crystals which are natures stopwatch. We learn about the different forms of radioactive decay and how they can be used to date different rocks and artifacts very accurately.Week 21Lesson 21Environmental Science 1: Hazards & Human SafetyIn this class we study all the different ways that the Earth causes hazards to human life, like volcanoes, earthquakes, tidal waves and landslides. We look at ways of mitigating that danger and cover case studies where it has and hasn’t worked.Week 22Lesson 22Geology 4: Sedimentary Rocks- More Palaeontological MethodsIn this class we go further into palaeontological methods and techniques that help us piece together fossil remains and the story they are trying to tell us. We look at new techniques that are even allowing us to determine the colours of the dinosaurs.Week 23Lesson 23Geology 5: Igneous Rocks - Yellowstone National ParkIn this class we zoom in on the history of the mantle hot spot that gave rise to the super volcano that once erupted in the Yellowstone Park area. We take a tour of what it looks like now and why we think it will remain dormant for the foreseeable future.Week 24Lesson 24Geology 6: Cratons, Mountains & Metamorphic RocksIn this class we look at the oldest continents on Earth that we call Cratons. We analyse how they have formed from big mountain forming collisions that fracture and warp Earth to form Metamorphic Rocks.Week 25Lesson 25Geology 7: Fossil Fuels - Coal, Oil and GasIn this class we study how fossil fuels are formed and how geologists and geophysicists are really good a finding them. We look at the processes that lead to organic rich sediments forming and what chemical processes occur to change them to different kinds of oil, gas and coal.Week 26Lesson 26Oceanography 1: Ocean Resources & OverfishingIn this class we study the resources that come from the ocean and the current debate around deep sea mining. We look at the feeding relationships in the oceans and discuss sustainable ways of fishing.Week 27Lesson 27Meteorology 1: Measurement, Maps and SymbolsIn this class we discuss how we can predict the weather and the ways meteorologists present it so that we can understand what is happening. We also look at the tools we use to measure the wind, rain and temperature.Week 28Lesson 28Meteorology 2: The History of Climate Change & Mass ExtinctionsIn this class we look at the 5 main Extinction Events, but particularly focus on climate change and what difference this has made to evolution of life on Earth. We then focus on the Permian Extinction (the Great Dying) which wiped out 90% of life on Earth but paved the way for the evolution of the dinosaurs.Week 29Lesson 29Space Science 1: Other Moons & ExoplanetsIn this class we take a trip to the Moons of Jupiter and Saturn and discover why we think there may be salty oceans, and maybe even life, under the ice. We then study how we can detect planets in other solar systems and how similar to Earth they may be.Week 30Lesson 30Space Science 2: Life Cycle of Stars & GalaxiesIn this class we go far into space and look at other stars and galaxies. We also go far into the future and past to explore the evolution of the Universe right from the Bing Bang and look at what may happen to it in the far future.Week 31Lesson 31Earth Systems 1: Dramatic Earth Science Events 2In this class we examine case studies of recent dramatic Earth Science Events, like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and floods. Depending on what is happening around the world at the time we will try and look at events that have happened in the last few weeks as well as the last 2-3 years.Week 32Lesson 32Earth Systems 2: Dramatic Earth Science Events 3In this class we examine case studies of recent dramatic Earth Science Events, like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and floods. Depending on what is happening around the world at the time we will try and look at events that have happened in the last few weeks as well as the last 2-3 years.
- To discover and learn without realising it, because you are having fun! By the end of this course students will be know in depth details of most Earth Science curriculums and will be prepared to attempt the New York State Regents Exam.
I have a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics and have chosen the most interesting and exciting subjects to teach to get young minds fascinated by Earth Sciences. I also have a PhD in Philosophy.
1 - 2 每週課外時間
Homework
頻率: 1-2 per week回饋: 包括細節: Homework is optional. Each week from weeks 2 to 14 there will be 6 multi-choice questions to answer using Google Forms within a week of class.Assessment
頻率: 1 after class completion細節: Grades will be offered at the end of the course as long as the student answers enough of the optional weekly questions. A certificate of attendance with grade will be sent to the student at the end of the Semester.Certificate of Completion
頻率: 包括細節: All students can receive a certificate of completion. If the student undertakes the assessment this will be automatically generated and will include a grade.等級
頻率: 包括細節: Parents can request an update on their multiple-choice scores, but the student can also keep track of these themselves are scores and feedback are automatically given after submission each week.
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety Mixed media slides for different learning styles Engaging topics keeps attention Slides can be seen before class Multi-choice questions avoids penalising spelling
None. Although doing my Earth Science Semester 1&2 courses first is helpful but not essential.
Some classes talks about Global Warming and Climate Change causing more frequent natural disasters. It also talks about mass extinctions including the possibility of humans causing one now (including ourselves) and has some drawn images of animals dying to become fossils. It is delivered in a upbeat manner with positive solutions (eg: switching to renewable energy), but the more sensitive students may find these topics distressing. This class is a science class which includes using the theory of evolution as an assumption.
MAIN TEXTBOOK - highly recommended: Earth Scinece - Global Edition (14th Edition: 2022) - Tarbuck and Lutgens - Published by Pearsons CHEAPER OPTION: Earth Science - Hardback Edition - Samuel - Published by: Spaulding, Namowitz https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences https://earth-science.org.uk/
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博士學位 由 University of Nottingham
碩士 in 科學 from Imperial College London
學士學位 in 科學 from University of Bristol
I teach Earth Science and Philosophy on Outschool and am very passionate about the topics I teach. You can join any of my classes anytime. They do follow on from each other, but can also be taken as stand alone classes. I use the lecture-style...
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年齡: 12-17
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