COURSE ID: V3002

Geology**

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 19, 2026
End Date: May 28, 2027
District: Big Horn County School District #2
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: BGH2 Virtual Academy

Geology explores the processes that have shaped Earth over time. Students investigate rocks, minerals, fossils, Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, landforms, and the rock cycle. The course also examines Earth’s history through the fossil record, geologic time, and changing environments. Through scientific inquiry and real-world applications, students develop an understanding of Earth’s systems, natural resources, and the dynamic forces that continue to shape our planet.