Club de Ciencias de la Tierra 2

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 upcoming classes:

GEOLOGY
January 9: Mineral Testing
January 16: Crazy About Crystals
January 23: The Layers of the Earth
January 30: The Rock Cycle
February 6: Volcanoes! 

PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on February 13

PALEONTOLOGY
February 20: Fossil Formation
February 27: Ice Age Mammals

METEOROLOGY
March 6: The Water Cycle and Weather
March 13: Clouds and Rainbows

ASTRONOMY
March 20: The Universe

PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on March 27

April 3: The Solar System
April 10: Black Holes
April 17: Moon Phases and Northern Lights

ECOLOGY
April 24: Habitats and Biomes
May 1: Food Webs
May 8: Wildlife Biology

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.