Gain an introduction to the many branches and fields of Earth science through hands on science experiments, creative art projects, discussion, specimen identification, slideshows, and games. Discover the shapes of constellations and snow crystals, learn how to identify fossils, or all about the creatures that live in caves. Please see the weekly schedule listed below for more information. 

At the beginning of each class, there will be an opportunity for introductions, sharing, and guided discussion. Students may bring items to class to share related to earth science such as rocks, crystals, fossils, geodes, a rock tumbler, rock books, rock art, nature discoveries, pictures, dinosaur toys, fossil dig kits, etc. 

Each week will be independent of each other, and learners may join at any time. It is not required to have previously attended Earth Science Club 1. 

Weekly themes for 2024:

ASTRONOMY
September 19: Constellations

PALEONTOLOGY
September 26: Plant-eating Dinosaurs
October 3: Meat-eating dinosaurs
October 10: Ancient Sharks and Sea Creatures
October 17: Extinct Birds and Mammals

GEOLOGY
October 24: What is a Geode?

SPELEOLOGY
November 7: Caves of the World
November 14: Cave Creatures

ANTHROPOLOGY
November 21: Archeology 
PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on November 28
December 5: Ethnobotany

ECOLOGY
December 12: Food Webs, Habitats, and Biomes

METEOROLOGY 
December 19: Snow Crystals

The following Nature Explorers animals may occasionally make live appearances: 
Scaly: the Corn Snake
Slimy: the Tiger Salamander
Lizzie: The Leopard Gecko

Classes may run up to five minutes over the scheduled time depending on learner discussion and questions.