Club de Exploradores de Geología

Gain an introduction to the many branches and fields of geology through hands on science experiments, creative art projects, discussion, specimen identification, slideshows, and games. Erupt volcanoes while learning about the rock cycle, create fossils while learning about paleontology, learn to identify rocks and fossils, test minerals, or build a landform diorama. 

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 geology such as rocks, crystals, fossils, geodes, a rock tumbler, rock books, rock art, etc. 

Each week will be independent of each other, and learners may join at any time. 

Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays with the below weekly schedules. Please note that the schedules are different. 

2025 Schedule
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PALEONTOLOGY
January 6: From Dig Site to Fossil Lab- Paleontology 
January 13: The Geologic TimeLine
January 20: The Megalodon and Ancient Sharks
January 27: Prehistoric Marine Invertebrates (ammonite, trilobite, orthoceras)
February 3: Ice Age Mammals (saber tooth cat, wooly mammoth, giant sloth)
February 10: Extinct Birds and Mammals (tasmanian tiger, dodo, terror birds)

ARCHEOLOGY
February 17: Arrowheads and Artifacts
February 24: Architecture of Ancient Civilizations
March 3: Cave Art and Prehistoric Humans

SPELEOLOGY
March 10: Caves of the World
March 17: Cave Creatures

PLEASE NOTE: Class will not be held on March 24

MARINE GEOLOGY
March 31: Submarine Volcanoes
April 7: Tectonic Plates and Deep Ocean Trenches
April 14: Hydrothermal Features 

ASTROGEOLOGY
April 21: Rocks in Space
April 28: Journey through the Solar System to Mars

MINERALOGY
May 5: Mineral Matching
May 12: Geodes and Agates

PETROLOGY
May 19: The Rock Cycle
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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.