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Crystals, Rocks & Minerals - A Rockin Good Time

This class will have students “cooking up” some fun learning about geology and exploring how much crystals, rocks and minerals rock!

Teacher Crystal B.Sc., B.Ed.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(146)

What's included

3 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2

Have you ever wondered why rocks look so different from each other and where they came from? In this 3-day 'Rockin' class, students will become Junior Geologists while exploring the Rock Cycle, and the different types of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, and Crystals all around us.  Students will learn to identify and classify rocks all while having a 'rockin' good time, through a variety of games, experiments, hands-on activities, and interactive slideshows.  

Come along and learn how much Geology Rocks and why it matters to us.  

Day 1: Rock History: On day one, students will explore the variety of stories rocks tell.  
Day 2: Riding the Rock Cycle and Rockin out in the Kitchen: On day two, students will travel through the rock cycle, learning about the never-ending rock cycle.  They will then recreate the rock cycle using Starburst candy (adult supervision required for a small portion at the end of class)
Day 3: Let's Party! Rocks & Minerals Identification and mesmerizing glow in the dark minerals.

Other Details

Supply List

3 different colored starburst candies
playdough
smooth rock and paint
Student's Collected Rocks for Show & Tell

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Teacher Crystal B.Sc., B.Ed.

Joined June, 2020

4.9

146reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Calgary

Hello.  My name is Teacher Crystal.  I have a degree in Environmental Conservation Sciences and an after-degree in Education.  I am also a National Geographic Certified Educator.   As a National Geographic Certified Educator, I work to build within each student the attitudes of curiosity, responsibility, and empowerment.  

I have taught Environmental Education for several years and I am excited to share my love of nature and the environment with the students of Outschool.  I love hands-on learning and I strive to make each online learning experience engaging, fun, and hands-on.