Earth Rocks!

How does solid ground build mountains, crack in an earthquake or erupt as a volcano? In Earth Rocks!, middle schoolers take on a new geology theme each week, from plate tectonics and the rock cycle to fossils, gems and the Grand Canyon, with an environmental educator who brings stories from her adventures and props from her science shelf, answering questions along the way. Every class leaves your student able to explain one big process that shapes the planet. For students who pocket cool rocks and want to know how Earth works; drop in any week.

Plate Tectonics Discover how the giant plates beneath our feet build mountains and set off volcanoes and earthquakes.

The Rock Cycle Follow rocks as they form, wear down, and transform over millions of years.

Fossils Find out how fossils form and what they tell us about life on Earth long ago.

Gems, Minerals, and Amazing Landforms Explore what makes gems and minerals sparkle, and how wonders like the Grand Canyon and Stonehenge came to be.