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All About Rocks (Ages 5-8)
Exploring Microscopy: Geology Rocks! Microscope Lab Work
Jennifer Anderson
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(14)
Can you look at rocks under the microscope? Learners will make slides of crystals, sand, and granite (pebble). #ACADEMIC
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Summer is a great time to go outside and collect samples to view. Learners will be guided to make slides of rock specimens to be viewed under microscope. This class is great for beginning microscope work or use of digital hand held microscope. For crystal gazing, learners will make separate slides of solutions. When dried through evaporation (Week 2), they will be viewed under microscope low and high power. Other samples that will be viewed include sand and pebbles. To accomplish this...
Personally I am an ever curious Biologist - I've studies mammalogy, marine biology, ornithology, microbiology, and more. In my classroom I encourage my students to explore and follow there curiosity, ask questions and find answers. I enjoy incorporating traditional learning with technology, helping students gain a deeper understanding material in practical ways. I have taught in-person Biology labs that frequently used microscopes and slides made in lab. Incorporating technology allows students to aim to support your student in building confidence and practical skills through guidance in their studies. Although books have their uses, nothing compares to the benefits of hands-on learning and witnessing the marvels of Biology. My love for Biology stems from its deceptive simplicity, which upon deeper examination reveals a truly astounding complexity. My area of study is Biology, and I hold a Bachelor of Science degree where I learned about mammalogy, ornithology, ecology, marine biology, microbiology, histology, and aquatic invertebrates. In my co-op lab classes, I gained hands-on experience with microscopes and learned how to create slides rather than just viewing prepared ones. I am now providing microscope classes through Outschool, where students are encouraged to use their compound or digital microscopes during open lab time. I utilize digital cameras to share my own microscope view, as well as encourage students' to share their microscope view. While I value traditional lab techniques, I also believe that technology can enhance the lab experience when appropriate. see more clearly what they are looking for and share what they are seeing, allowing for an enhanced lab experience. Personally I am an ever curious Biologist - I've studies mammalogy, marine biology, ornithology, microbiology, and more. In my classroom I encourage my students to explore and follow there curiosity, ask questions and find answers. I enjoy incorporating traditional learning with technology, helping students gain a deeper understanding material in practical ways.
Homework Offered
Collect rock and sand samples0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Microscope & slide preparation kit (blank slides, eye dropper) crystals: salt, sugar, water optional: epsom salt, alum, borax, tears stalk of rhubarb, fresh lemon/ orange/ grapfruit juice teaspoon sand: pencil & labels sand from different locations granite: smooth pebble 1/4"x 1/4" (.6cm x .6cm) very, fine grained wet-or-dry sandpaper modelling clay water
Sand paper is used to polish pebbles, parent supervision optional. Learners not familiar with microscope should watch orientation video prior to class. This class is part of a series of beginner microscopy classes, allowing students to grow in confidence using microscope. Students are encouraged to use a compound microscope and/ or handheld microscope.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(14)
I am excited for your learner to join my classroom soon, now that summer is here. My teaching philosophy is centered on making learning enjoyable, relevant, and interesting. Moreover, I believe that intelligence and creativity are closely...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $36 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-8 learners per class
