Rock on: Exploring Earth Science (Rocks & Minerals - FLEX)
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will explore the geology of the Earth while learning about rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, weathering, erosion and deposition, and the layers of the Earth. They will be able to experience demonstrations that resemble the rock cycle as well as hands-on activities that will solidify the concepts taught in this course. If your student loves geology, then this course is a must! Students will complete a small interactive notebook/lapbook throughout this course. It will be a...
I have been a certified teacher for over twelve years and I've spent the last six years teaching middle school comprehensive science. Part of my current curriculum includes the rock and minerals as well as the layers of the Earth. Students will be able to appreciate how the rock cycle relates to the composition of the Earth.
Week 1 Lap Book Materials to be printed 1. Lap Book Cover 2. Rock Cycle 3. Sedimentary Rock 4. Igneous Rock 5. Metamorphic Rock Meeting 2 Lap Book Materials: 1. Properties or Minerals Flipbook & MOHS' Scale of Hardness Meeting 4 Lap Book Materials: 1. Layers of the Earth Students will be provided with an example of a finished lap book and I will model creating the lap book with students.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
“If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada I am a certified teacher and a math & science instructional coach. I began my teaching career as a 5th-grade elementary teacher in Illinois in...
Flex Class
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 209 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 7-11