Science & Nature
Exploring Rocks, Minerals and Gems: A Flex Class
In this four week class students will explore the world of rocks and minerals learning facts about basic rock formation and ways to identify select minerals, gems and rocks.
10-15
year old learners
5th-8th
US Grade Level
3-12
learners per class
$19
per weekCharged weekly
Flexible schedule
Over 4 weeks
No live meetings
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
In this four week class students will explore the world of rocks and minerals learning facts about basic rock formation and ways to identify select minerals, gems and rocks. Weekly Topics: Week one- How to identify igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks by their unique characteristics Week two- Become familiar with rock identification tests and tools: MOHS Scale of Hardness, field guides, streak tests, location maps and other tools. Week three- Examine and observe select gemstones...
1. How to identify igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks by their unique characteristics 2. Become familiar with rock identification tests and tools: MOHS Scale of Hardness, field guides, streak tests, location maps and other tools. 3. Examine and observe select gemstones for specific identifying characteristics 4. Collect, and construct a rock and mineral identification kit for personal use in identifying rocks, minerals and gems.
I have been collecting and researching crystals and gemstones for many years. I have an extensive collection of crystals and minerals as well as a deep fascination with learning how crystals have been used throughout history. As an elementary and Early childhood teacher I have had opportunity to introduce many children to the beauty and science of rocks and minerals. My son seeks and polishes stones in his basement workshop, so I am very familiar with the process of finding and bringing stones to their polished beauty. I love crystals and gemstones, both for their beauty and their versatility. I have been a collector since I was a child, stumbling upon a dirt road littered with quartz crystals in rural Georgia.
As a flex class, all work in the class may be viewed as homework.
Links to relevant YouTube videos, and a materials list for compiling the kit will be provided. A good field guide is needed. Suggestions for good field guides will be provided in the first week of class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will be given a letter grade based on completion of class assignments, class participation with other students, and completion of the final project. A rubric will be used to determine student grades in order to help keep the process objective. The rubric will be published during the first week of class so students are aware of all class expectations.
No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
The Mineral Identification Kit includes the requirement to acquire a pocket or pen knife. Students are cautioned to handle the knife carefully.
One or more Rock and Mineral Field guide. Several titles will be recommended. YouTube videos will be used to supplement written materials and teacher made videos. Links to the videos will be provided in order to honor the owners copyright or trademark privileges.
Teacher
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) WellsCome Learn With Me!
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Lives in the
United States303 total reviews
458 completed classes
About Me
Hello, welcome to my classes. I am a passionate teacher with more than forty years experience teaching preschoolers to adults. I have taught in home-school preschools, private preschools and public preschools. I have trained teachers as an...