Maps, Map-Making & Meteorite Hunt
About this Event
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 the 45 minute training session for the individual. Adults attending field trip should pay the $25 fee if they would like to join in on the skills learning and also get equipment for themselves! 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! If you find a meteorite, its YOURS to keep!!!! feel free to bring a metal detector (digging is absolutely not allowed in the park) and if you have a strong magnet on a stick, bring that also. it will be a huge advantage! 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, or just the fieldtrip by texting 832-437-4733 or buying your tickets on our website HERE. classes can be added any day this month if your group or Homeschool coop 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: Create fossil molds. Observe sedimentary layer stratification through particle settling velocity. 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.