Overview:

Children discover the world in a brand new way while learning all about rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels. Children will find real gemstones and possibly gold! The best part is the children keep what they discover...and it's all real!

Outcome:

Students will learn about the rock cycle, errosion, and weathering through interactive activities. Students will understand how to classify and identify the three CATE of rocks and see first hand how many resources derive from the Earth that are used everyday, and everywhere, even in the classroom!

Benchmarks:

SC.2.E.6.1,  SC.2.E.6.2,  SC.2.E.7.1,  SC.3.P.9.1,  SC.4.E.6.1,  SC.4.E.6.2,  SC.4.E.6.3,  SC.4.E.6.4,  SC.4.P.8.1,  SC.5.P.8.3,  SC.5.P.9.1,  SC.5.P.10.2

Set Up:

Each show is geared for no more than 30 children. The presenter will need a small table (teacher's desk size) to set up on with the children either sitting in chairs, in a large semi-circle, or the children may sit at their desks. Presentations can be done in the classroom, media center, or cafeteria and the presenter must set up and stay in one room while the children rotate between classes/groups. NOTE: It is suggested to do the show in an outdoor and covered area because some of the projects can get a little messy with water and some sand. Teacher/counselor participation is required. Hint: Bring cameras to document the educational fun!!

Grade Level:

This presentation is highly appropriate for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Shows are modified to fit grade levels. Teen, gifted, and special needs population presentations are available.

Downloads:

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