The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators
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The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators at Coursera Overview
Duration | 8 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators at Coursera Course details
- The AMNH course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators provides students with an overview of the origin and evolution of the Earth. Informed by the recently released Next Generation Science Standards, this course examines geological time scales, radiometric dating, and how scientists ?read the rocks.? We will explore dramatic changes in the Earth over the last 4 billion years, including how the evolution of life on Earth has affected its atmosphere. In addition to looking at geology on a global scale, participants will take to their own backyards to explore and share their local geologic history. Course participants will bring their understanding of the dynamic Earth - along with content resources, discussion questions, and assignments - into their own teaching.
The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
Course Overview
Introduction to the Course
How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth
The Rate of Decay
Syllabus
Resources
About This Course
Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral
"Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age
Module One Quiz
Evolution of the Atmosphere
Evolution of Early Earth's Atmosphere
Banded Iron Formation
Stromatolites
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 1
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards: Part 2
Local Geology Assignment: Part 1
Local Geology Assignment: Part 2
Early Life
Origin of Earth's Atmosphere
Module Two Quiz
Plate Tectonics: Mountain Building
The Structure of Mountain Belts: The Swiss Alps
Ductility of Rocks
Marble Deformation
Scientists at Work: Mountain Building
Addressing Student Misconceptions When Teaching Plate Tectonics
How Rocks Flow
Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics
Module Three Quiz
Plate Tectonics: Earthquakes
Earthquake Risk
Learning & Teaching with the Teaching Case
Part One: Background
Part Two: Data Collection
Part Three: Results
Part Four: Beyond Tectonics
Closing Thoughts
Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh
Resources
Opportunities for Educators
Support AMNH
Module Four Quiz
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