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    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

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    American Museum of Natural History via Coursera

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    Online

    Duration

    3 Weeks

    Fees

    Free

    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

    Type of course

    Free

    certificate availability

    Yes

    certificate providing authority

    Coursera

    certificate fees

    ₹2,421

    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
    Practice exercise
    • 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
    Practice exercise
    • Module Two Quiz

    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
    Practice exercise
    • 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
    Practice exercise
    • Module Four Quiz

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