The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

BY
American Museum of Natural History via Coursera

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2 Hours Per Week

Course and certificate fees

The fees for the course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate FeesRs. 2,436

 

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

certificate fees

₹2,436

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time

Videos
  • Course Overview
  • Introduction to the Course
  • How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth
  • The Rate of Decay
Readings
  • Syllabus
  • Resources
  • About This Course
  • Using Radiometric Dating to Determine the Age of Rocks and Mineral
  • "Reading" a Rock to Get Its Age
Assignment
  • Module One Quiz

Module 2: Evolution of the Atmosphere

Videos
  • 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
Readings
  • Early Life
  • Origin of Earth's Atmosphere
Assignment
  • Module Two Quiz
Peer review
  • Peer Review: Analyze a Local Geologic Feature

Module 3: Plate Tectonics: Mountain Building

Videos
  • 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
Readings
  • How Rocks Flow
  • Mantle Convection and Plate Tectonics
Assignment
  • Module Three Quiz

Module 4: 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
Readings
  • Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh
  • Resources
  • Opportunities for Educators
  • Support AMNH
Assignment
  • Module Four Quiz

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