Crystals & Gems: Identifying Minerals with MOHS and Field Tests

Crystals & Gems: Identifying Minerals with MOHS and Field Tests

Crystals & Gems: Identifying Minerals with MOHS and Field Tests

Study rock types and identify minerals using the MOHS hardness scale, streak and acid tests, plus demonstration-based investigations.

Crystals & Gems: Identifying Minerals with MOHS and Field Tests

Price

$16.60per class

$66.40

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
9–13
Duration
50 min
Classes
4 / Week
Weeks
1

100% Safe & Secure Checkout

Secured by industry-leading encryption

Class Experience

This four-session course covers rock formation and the three main rock types, then moves to mineral identification using tests such as the MOHS hardness scale, streak, UV and simple chemical demonstrations. Students receive a MOHS handout and instructions to assemble a mineral-testing kit from common household items and participate in guided investigations and discussions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and classify the three main rock types (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary)

  • Create a basic mineral-testing kit using household items

  • Describe mineral properties using hardness, streak, luster, and other tests

Meet Your Instructor

Prasad Johar

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

Intro to Dinosaurs & Paleontology
KM

Kokila Mehta

Intro to Dinosaurs & Paleontology

Beginner

Level

5–8

Ages

45 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

4

Weeks

$19.00per class
See schedule
Dinosaur Discovery Camp: Basics, Trivia, and Presentations
HD

Hemalata Dash

Dinosaur Discovery Camp: Basics, Trivia, and Presentations

Beginner

Level

5–8

Ages

40 min

Duration

2 / Week

Classes

1

Weeks

$20.00per class
See schedule
Hands-On Science for Grades 4–5: Full-Year Curriculum
VW

Vidya Wati

Hands-On Science for Grades 4–5: Full-Year Curriculum

Beginner

Level

8–11

Ages

50 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

36

Weeks

$24.72per class
See schedule
4th Grade Science — NGSS Full Curriculum
CD

Chandrawati Devi

4th Grade Science — NGSS Full Curriculum

Beginner

Level

8–10

Ages

40 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

36

Weeks

$21.94per class
See schedule
Earth's Layers: Play-Dough Model and Geology Concepts
DP

Dahi Patel

Earth's Layers: Play-Dough Model and Geology Concepts

Beginner

Level

5–12

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

1

Weeks

$23.00per class
See schedule
Elementary Summer Review: Reading, Math, Science, and History
AS

Anita Sawhney

Elementary Summer Review: Reading, Math, Science, and History

Beginner

Level

8–11

Ages

30 min

Duration

3 / Week

Classes

8

Weeks

$23.29per class
See schedule
Elementary Science Through Children's Literature and Experiments
PB

Pratima Biswas

Elementary Science Through Children's Literature and Experiments

Beginner

Level

7–12

Ages

55 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

10

Weeks

$23.80per class
See schedule
Earth Science Semester 1: Geology, Weather, Oceans, and Space
TC

Trilok Chand Pandit

Earth Science Semester 1: Geology, Weather, Oceans, and Space

Mixed Level

Level

13–18

Ages

50 min

Duration

1 / Week

Classes

15

Weeks

$22.93per class
See schedule