MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8)

Unearth the Wonders of Earth Science.

An open-and-go, hands-on digital science curriculum for middle schoolers paired with a high-fidelity 3D virtual geology simulator. Designed by professional geoscientists at Virtua Immersive Learning Solutions.

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Virtua GeoLab APK

Specimen: Quartz (H7)

Analyzing Streak Plate...

Virtua GeoLab: Interactive Mini-Simulation

Preview the type of hands-on digital laboratory experiments included in the Virtua GeoLab APK. Perform a virtual Mohs Hardness scratch test below.

1. Select a Specimen

2. Select a Tool

How to test: Pick a mineral and a tool, then click "Run Scratch Test" to see if the tool is hard enough to scratch the mineral.

Ready to perform hardness verification. Select a mineral and a scratching tool above.

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Science is not a collection of static facts to be memorized; it is a dynamic process of active inquiry. Our curriculum bridges rigorous academic standards with the excitement of hands-on, digital discovery.

— Nahgeib Miller, M.Phil., P.Geo., EP

Designed by Professional Geologists. Vetted for Classroom Success.

Most middle school science plans are written by generic copywriters. At Lithocademy, our curriculum is designed directly by Nahgeib Miller, M.Phil., P.Geo., EP—a Professional Geoscientist, environmental leader, and college Earth Science professor with over 18 years post-secondary teaching experience.

By adapting his textbook material from A Brief Introduction to Geology and Geomorphology, we have built an academic framework that is highly rigorous yet accessible to Grades 6-8.

18+ Years Teaching Experience

100% Secular & Standard-Aligned

50+ GeoLab 3D Specimens

The 5-Unit Middle School Earth Science Roadmap

A comprehensive 20-week digital curriculum fully aligned with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and Ontario school curriculums.

The Lithosphere

Discover minerals, crystal lattices, Mohs hardness, and the igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock cycles. Paired with real backyard erosion studies.

Plate Tectonics

Model the convective currents of Earth's mantle, construct a functional seismograph, and map global fault zones using actual tectonic coordinate logs.

Geomechanics & Stewardship

Analyze real geological hazards like slope failures and landslides. Learn human impact through quarry reclamation and sustainable mining studies.

Stratigraphy & Fossils

Unravel deep time. Conduct relative dating using fossil index layers, model sediment deposition, and create plaster cast fossils at home.

Hydrology & Watersheds

Investigate stream flow dynamics, build edible aquifer models to trace groundwater pollution, and run community water health surveys.

Choose Your Enrollment Option

Get instant access to curriculum downloads and optional interactive software licenses. 100% digital fulfillment.

Core Curriculum Pass

$29.99 / Month

Complete access to the online learning portal for 1 household.

All 5 Units (20 Weeks) fully unlocked
Online interactive handbooks & guides
Interactive, auto-graded student exams
Dedicated Parent/Educator Dashboard
Ask the Professor AI learning chatbot

or $199.00 CAD billed annually

REQUIRED FOR GEOLAB

Virtua GeoLab VR Addon

$14.99 / Month

Connect our premium 3D virtual reality and mobile geology simulator.

Per-Headset / Device seat license
High-fidelity 3D specimen testing suite
Single Sign-On (SSO) auto-verification
Mobile, tablet, and VR headset compatible
Monthly updates with new 3D rock samples

or $99.00 CAD per headset/year

School & Co-Op Site License

$119.00 / Month

Best for school classrooms, tutoring centers, and homeschool co-ops.

Multi-student dashboard (up to 30 accounts)
Teacher controls & grading spreadsheets
Grade export tools (CSV/PDF)
10 active Virtua GeoLab headset seats
Dedicated educator onboarding support

or $799.00 CAD billed annually

Frequently Asked Questions

The Virtua GeoLab is a proprietary 3D simulation application (.apk file) built for mobile devices, tablets, Chromebooks, and VR devices. Upon purchase, you will receive an instant download link along with a simple 2-minute video guide showing how to install it on your student's device.

No! That is the core benefit of the Virtua GeoLab. The software includes high-fidelity 3D scans of dozens of minerals, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Students perform virtual streak tests, hardness scratch tests, and acid effervescence tests directly inside the digital lab, saving you hundreds of dollars in physical supply costs.

Lithocademy is strictly scientific and religiously neutral. It teaches standard geologic time, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, and fossil history based on current global academic consensus. It is perfect for secular homeschoolers, public, and private schools.

The Lithocademy curriculum is adapted from the Earth Science and Geology geomorphology textbook co-authored by Nahgeib Miller, who owns the copyrights. We have simplified the advanced university concepts into readable, engaging chapters suitable for middle school students, ensuring high academic standards without overwhelming young learners.