Science & Nature
How to Identify Gems and Minerals (Ages 5-8)
In this one-time class we will learn about gems and minerals, how they form, which ones are common or rare, and which minerals make good gemstones.
5-8
year olds
1-6
learners per class
Charged upfront
Meets once
30 minute class
Available Times
Pacific
Available Times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Students will learn how minerals and gems are identified, how they formed, and which minerals make the best gems.
I have both a Bachelor's of science and Master's degree in Earth Science, with a focus in paleontology, and have previously worked at a UNESCO fossil world heritage site.
30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.