Katy Rock Shop – Earth Science Classes (Spring 2026)

The May 2026 theme is “Maps, Map-Making for Meteorite Hunt” — one-time only!

The meteorite hunt and map-making class for everyone is HERE for the month of MAY!

Age (5-8) May 7th: 1:00pm & 4:30pm

Age (9-12) May 14th: 1:00pm 4:30pm

Field Trip May 16th: 9:00am Cypress Tx (exact location to be listed here when finalized)

This class includes a compass, maps, clipboard, and field trip fee for the individual. Adults attending field trip will need to pay a $25 fee per additional attendee beyond the student. If you know you and your kiddo will do the field trip, we recommend you signup for this class also then its free for both of you on field trip day!

During this training session, everyone will learn how to use a compass and link direction to a map. Each person will also learn to measure distance while walking. We will demonstrate a baseline and show everyone how walking a grid works. These skills will be critical for the meteorite field trip.

RSVP to any May class by texting 832-437-4733 or buying your tickets on our website HERE.

• classes can be added this day if a coop or group has at least 10 people.

• Please pay for your group before the event here.
• Include the names, ages, class date, and time of the class in the payment notes.
• Seats are limited, so book early!
• if there are too few entries, classes will be consolidated

Discounts for Groups

Share with your COOP, friends, or Facebook groups to receive discounts:

• 1 kid = $25
• 2–5 kids = $23 each
• 6–10 kids = $22 each
• 11–15 kids = $21 each
• 16–25 kids = $20 each

Private homeschool classes are available with 10+ participants. These can be scheduled on any weekday or time.

COOP & Field Trip Options 🌍

We currently offer three Earth Science classes for COOPs and private group field trips:

1. The Rock Cycle (1st Thursday)

Students will:

• Use magnifying glasses to observe rock grains and textures.
• Relate observations to the three major rock groups.
• Practice critical skills: gravity, buoyancy, observation, deductive reasoning, and identification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

2. Hardness Testing with Moh’s Scale (2nd Thursday)

Students will:

• Learn Moh’s Hardness and Streak testing.
• Safely test rocks at home or in the field.
• Practice skills: rock vs. mineral, atoms, bonds, density, hardness, streak, observation, and deductive reasoning.
• Review the rock cycle, gravity, buoyancy, atoms, bonds, and density to understand hardness.

3. Fossils & Lithification (3rd Thursday)

Students will:

• Explore fossil types (molds, casts).
• Learn how layers deposit in rivers/oceans and how fossils are preserved through lithification and cementation.
• Run three experiments:
  1. Create fossil molds.
  2. Observe sedimentary layer stratification through particle settling velocity.
  3. Watch mineral crystallization sped up for easy observation.
• Mine for fossils using the sluice!

👉 We recommend starting with The Rock Cycle, since those skills are used in later classes.