Teacher: Juan Pablo Barillas (Read more about his biography here)
Dates for 4-week course:
Sept 9 to Oct 4, 2024
Times for Live Sessions: Monday through Thursday. Each live session lasts between 50 and 70 minutes. Please note that all times are given in Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind ET, and one hour ahead of PT.
- Option #1: Starts at 8am MT
- Option #2: Starts at 11am MT
Course Description
6th-grade students will explore the processes that shape our planet in their Geology Main
Lesson. Through engaging activities and insightful discussions, they will journey beneath the
Earth’s surface to uncover the forces that transform magma into lava and give birth to
igneous rocks. This immersive study will offer students a deeper understanding of the
dynamic forces that constantly reshape our world, like erosion and sedimentation, giving
birth to sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
They will investigate the powerful impact of earthquakes and the dynamic movement of tectonic
plates, understanding how these forces contribute to rock formation and erosion. With the
help of our rock collection, students will conduct detailed observations and reflect on the
stories behind each sample. This will not only enhance their understanding of geology but
also foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for the Earth’s intricate processes.
Materials to be shipped
● Rock Kit
If you register your student for a science program and live outside the US, we will send you an invoice for an additional $30-$50 for your science kit shipping, depending on your location.
