Key takeaways
An understanding of what geology encompasses.
An overview of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.
The formation mechanisms of the 3 main rock types.
Host: Laura studied at Royal Holloway University of London and the Open University. She is passionate about science communication and has presented talks about Exoplanets at Oxford University and Imperial College London. Geology is the study of our Earth and the processes that happen within it and on it. In this introductory class, students will gain a better understanding of what geology encompasses as well as an overview of sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Students will also learn the formation mechanisms of the three main rock types. This class is aimed at any student who has an interest in geology!
Related Classes: Geology: Understanding Geological Time Periods & Eras, Into the Solar System, Human Body Systems
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for all ages, especially for any budding Geology students from Year 7/S1 and above.
Class requirements:
Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and notepad will also be required during the lesson.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.