It’s a great way to get your kids interested in the wonders of minerals ... There are tons of activities for kids, including grab bags, a chance to make rock animals, and a “Wheel of Fortune ...

ALL RIGHT, SO WHETHER THEY’RE BEDAZZLED ONTO DOROTHY’S RUBY SLIPPERS OR MARILYN MONROE’S BEST FRIEND, MINERALS ... AND ANY KIDS THAT COME, THEY GET A FREE ROCK OR SPECIMEN.

the rock cycle is ever changing the rocks and minerals that make up Earth. Here we will explore this process in light of teaching kids and a bit about how the ground beneath them works.

Kids in University of Texas Permian Basin ... “They’ve spent some time learning about different rocks and minerals. They spent some time using the microscopes and looking at optical properties ...