Enter the fascinating world of rocks and minerals that form the foundation of our planet. Explore the three main rock types and the dynamic rock cycle that continuously transforms them. Uncover the unexpected presence of rocks and minerals in everyday items, from toothpaste to cosmetics. This exploration highlights the crucial role these geological materials play in our daily lives, often hidden in plain sight. Learn about the formation of various rocks, their characteristics, and their practical applications. As a second class, participants will have a chance break open a geode that they can take home.
Part I. Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of rocks and minerals, uncovering the intriguing processes behind their formation and revealing their unexpected prevalence in our everyday lives. Learn about the three main types of rocks; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary, and discover the unexpected ways rocks and minerals feature in everyday products. Through hands-on exploration, examine and handle rocks and minerals that are used in toothpaste, makeup, jewelry, glasses and everyday items that you don’t even realize. Discover how rocks and minerals, formed over millions of years, play crucial roles in our modern lives.
Part II. Continue building on the knowledge of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Explore the unique properties of each rock type through interactive demonstrations and discussions. As a highlight of the class, participants will have the exciting opportunity to witness firsthand the beautiful crystalline structures hidden within these remarkable geological formations. Each participant will get to break open and keep a geode, providing a tangible connection to the Earth’s geological processes and a lasting moment of their learning experience.