Geology Semester 1: Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Fossils & Volcanoes

Geology Semester 1: Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Fossils & Volcanoes

Geology Semester 1: Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Fossils & Volcanoes

Weekly geology lessons covering rock types, plate tectonics, fossils, volcanoes, minerals and major geological events to build foundational Earth science knowledge.

Geology Semester 1: Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Fossils & Volcanoes

Paid once.

Level
Mixed Level
Ages
11–16
Duration
50 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
15

Class Experience

An introductory geology course that explores rock types and formation, plate tectonics and Earth structure, fossils and dinosaur extinctions, volcanoes and seismic activity, and regional geologic history. Classes introduce a new topic each week, include examples and investigations, and offer optional coursework with a certificate of attendance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify major rock types and explain how they form

  • Explain plate tectonics, Earth's internal structure, and seismic evidence

  • Describe how fossils form and summarize major extinction events

  • Apply geological principles to interpret rock layers and regional history

Learning Needs Support

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Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety Mixed media slides for different learning styles Engaging topics keeps attention Slides can be seen before class Multi-choice questions avoids penalising spelling; anxiety; dyslexia_dyscalculia_dysgraphia

Prerequisites

None

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Meet your Instructor

Ms. Karishma Murthy

Joined August, 2026

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This educator holds a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics and selects the most engaging Earth science topics to inspire young minds. Lessons combine hands-on activities, visual explanations, and age-appropriate projects that illuminate plate tectonics, rock types, fossil form…

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