This class is a walk-through the history of Earth, from a speck of dust in the pre-solar nebula to the evolution of humans and our modern world. We'll learn the major parts of Earth's climate system, and how those changed through time, including a discussion of climate change made by humans. With all of this knowledge, we can also take a look at other planets in the solar system and what makes them different from Earth.

Daniel Babin is a PhD candidate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Columbia University. For his thesis, he’s inventing a way to map out ancient rainfall patterns in South Africa using buried river sand, so you could think of him as a sand detective. He enjoys science outreach and literacy initiatives.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc