- Course Overview
- Introduction to the Course
- How Zircons Have Revolutionized Understanding of Early Earth
- The Rate of Decay
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The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators
BY
American Museum of Natural History
via Coursera
Online
4 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Free
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
Coursera
certificate fees
₹2,216
The syllabus
Week 1: Introduction & The Mystery of Geologic Time
Videos
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
Week 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
Week 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
Week 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