$9
per classHow to Identify Gems and Minerals (Ages 5-8)
Completed by 223 learners
Ages 5-8
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
In this 30-minute class, we will learn about gemstones and minerals. We will discuss the different kinds of gemstones, their matching minerals, how to identify those minerals, how minerals and gems are formed, and where they are found. We will focus on mineral identification using mineral properties such as: hardness, color, luster, and fracture, with examples given for each property. We will also look at minerals that are important both for a rock forming and for our use. Learners will be given a few minerals/gems to identify as a group at the end of class based on what they have learned. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this course. This class covers most of the same information as my How to Identify Gems and Minerals (Ages 8-12) class, but is geared more towards a younger audience.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how minerals and gems are identified, how they formed, and which minerals make the best gems.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Toronto
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Acadia University
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.
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