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Mineralogy & Petrology: A Guide to the Formation of Rocks and Minerals (FLEX)

Delve into the exciting world of geology to learn how and where different types of rocks form, as well as the minerals they are composed of.
Zach Kiracofe, PG
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(26)
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What's included

Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be given assignments at the end of each class to test their knowledge of the subject material. In addition, discussion boards will be posted to the classroom page to further enhance student engagement with each other as well as the instructor.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Rocks are all around us.  From the seemingly mundane limestone formed in calm waters to basaltic rocks born from fiery volcanoes, every rock has a story to tell.  Each rock is composed of a variety of minerals, which act as geological building blocks.  The goal of this class is to introduce students to what a mineral is, the different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic), the minerals found in these rocks, and how they form.  This will be a four-week class that will taught in a flexible format.  Once a week, a presentation will be uploaded and narrated by the instructor.  This will allow students to learn at their own pace.  The class schedule will be as follows:

Week One:  Minerals
Week Two:  Igneous Rocks
Week Three:  Sedimentary Rocks
Week Four:  Metamorphic Rocks

Students will be given assignments either after class to reinforce their knowledge of the class material or before class as introductory exercises.  In addition, discussion boards will enhance student learning and engagement both with the instructor and each other.

At the completion of this class, students will have an appreciation and understanding of how geological processes have formed the rocks we see all over the planet, in addition to becoming knowledgeable about what minerals are found in a wide array of rocks.

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Joined April, 2018
4.7
26reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
In addition to two degrees, I also have both teaching experience and professional experience in the field of geology.  Geology has been a passion of mine for many years and I enjoy sharing what I have learned with others and open their eyes to the world of geology.

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$10

weekly
4 weeks

Completed by 8 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 12-16

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