Explorify rocks and soils SL050
Discover the new “Explorify rocks and soils” online CPD course from the award-winning Explorify!
Summary
Dive into the wonders of geology with the new “Explorify Rocks and Soils” online CPD course from the award-winning Explorify!
This course is designed to help primary school teachers deepen their understanding of rocks, soils, and the fascinating processes behind rock and fossil formation. Through engaging activities and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to effectively teach these topics and inspire curiosity in your pupils. Perfect for brushing up on subject knowledge and bringing the wonders of geology to life in your classroom, this course covers everything from the formation of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks to the incredible journey of fossilization.
Who is it for?
Teachers, TAs, HLTAs, Parents
What topics are covered?
- What are rocks?
- Different types of rock
- Rock and fossil formation
How will you learn?
Led by education experts, these shorter sessions allow you to focus on specific areas of STEM teaching from wherever you are. Convenient for those with caring responsibilities or unable to travel to face-to-face, subjects are broken into manageable sections while still allowing access to top speakers.
How long is this course?
90 minutes
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- develop your understanding of rock and fossil formation processes
- identify engaging, hands-on activities to teach pupils about rocks, soils, and fossils