Kids Rock Camp! Exploring Rocks, Gems & Other Wonders of the Earth
In this camp class students will learn all about rocks; how they are formed, fossils, caves, erosion, art with rocks, and more! Each day will include hands on learning, sharing from your rock collection, cool facts, and games!
Mrs. Janice Schill
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(525)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students may want to start their own rock collection. Optional homework is provided, worksheets will be uploaded to the online classroom to practice their new skills and knowledge.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Do you love rocks? Do you love collecting rocks? Bring your rock collection to class and let’s dig deeper, learning more about this beautiful natural resource! Each class will be full of interesting facts, interactive games and hand-on activities. Learners will be engaged while learning, and have the opportunity to share their favourite rocks from their collection each week. This class will meet twice a week for two weeks, as a mini camp version of my successful ongoing club class. Your child will learn: -the differences between a rock and a mineral -the three categories and distinctions that indicate the different types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic -how we use rocks and minerals -art with rocks and fossils -erosion and caves -and much more! We will have fun learning through hands-on experiments and activities. Each child-led activity and experiment is designed to use materials you already have at home and a detailed supply list will be provided in advance. My goal is that learners will be excited and look forward to learning about rocks, while marveling at the beauty of rocks all around them!
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
-general rock and mineral knowledge such as how different rocks are formed and uses of rocks
-difference between a rock and mineral
-distinctions between different types of rock: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
-history of rock art
-how we use rocks and minerals in every day of our lives
-types of fossils
...and much more!
This class will cover a bit of geology, science, social studies, history, art and language arts!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be optional in class science experiments and art projects all are aimed to be student led and with everyday materials. Parent/Adult supervision maybe necessary depending on child.
Supply List
Materials Required Each Week: Paper and pencil Crayons/Markers If your learner has a rock collection, please bring it to class! There will be optional science experiments to follow along in class, each is designed to use materials you will have at home and child led. A detailed supply list will be provided in advance. Here is an idea of the optional supplies: 1st class: Paper and pencil, crayons/markers and a rock for share and tell (these will be required every week). 2nd class: An edible experiment will be made in class, a supply list will be posted in class for those that want to follow along. This will be made up of common pantry/stocked items. 3rd class: A clean rock and permanent markers. 4th Class: 3 chocolate chip cookies, a toothpick, a small cup of water, a plate, and a spoon. Reminders and supply lists are explained in class and posted in the online classroom a week in advance. **Each learner can choose to participate or to follow along and listen and learn, these are all OPTIONAL.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
525reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a homeschool Mom I am a believer in following learner’s passions and making learning fun. I have seen the ageless sparkle in learner’s eyes when they find an interesting rock and followed this natural curiosity for inspiration in creating this class. I have done the hours and hours of research into geology, petrology and consulted with my expert rock collector children themselves in creating this "Kids Rock Camp!" In short, we dug up all the dirt on rocks and minerals and kept it fun, informative, and relevant keeping learning rich and inspiring. :)Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-11 learners per class
