Geology is the study of the structure of the earth, the substances that it is composed of, and the processes that act upon it. One of the principle ways we study geology in the montessori classroom is through the examination of rocks and gems, geological formations, and types of landforms. Students are introduced to tactile activities that take advantage of Practical life materials and the natural characteristics of rocks and gems. Striations and geological shape comparisons allow geology study to incorporate work from all areas of the classroom.
