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The Rock Cycle Kit™ is our newest kit. It has has 20 samples of rocks and minerals including five  minerals, five igneous rocks, five metamorphic rocks and five sedimentary rocks. The kit also includes a CD PDF eBook with over 30 pages of information and activities about minerals, rocks and how the rock cycle affects our Earth.

This kit is great for classrooms, home school and kids who are starting out in geology.
The kit includes:

· Calcite        · Granite         ·  Marble           · Limestone
· Quartz         · Basalt          · Gneiss           · Sandstone
· Feldspar     ·  Gabbro         · Amphibolite    · Shale
· Pyroxene    ·  Rhyolite       · Quartzite        · Arkose
· Mica           · Syenite         · Slate              · Conglomerate

You will have hours of fun with our Rock Cycle kit samples and eBook! The kit is appropriate for children of any age who can read.  Get yours today.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on December 6th, 2011 | No Comments »

You can have fun learning about rocks and minerals with this colorful set of rock and mineral identification flyers. These are the same flyers included in our Junior and School kit and are an inexpensive way to introduce rocks and minerals to new geologists. Each flyer features 10 of the most common samples found in nature. Each set of flyers includes one each of minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks.

The mineral flyer includes augite, calcite, fluorite, gypsum, halite, kyanite, magnetite, olivine, amethyst, and sodalite.

The igneous rock flyer includes basalt, granite, monzonite, obsidian, pegmatite, pumice, rhyolite, syenite, trachyte and volcanic breccia.

The metamorphic rock flyer includes amphibolite, gneiss, hornfels, pink marble, phyllite, quartzite, schist, slate, garnet schist, and anthracite coal.

The  sedimentary rock flyer includes arkose, bituminous coal, conglomerate, coquina, loess, fine-grained limestone, banded sandstone, shale, siltstone, and oolitic limestone.

Get your set of rock and mineral flyers now.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on December 5th, 2011 | No Comments »

We are having a holiday clearance on all of our home decor items. These beautiful rock and mineral items make the perfect gift for someone who has everything or someone who enjoys connecting with nature.

Because every rock is unique, each home decor piece is unique in colors, patterns and textures. Our supply is running low, so shop soon to secure your favorites. Choose from:

Candleholders
Sponge Calcite produces a gentle glow through the openings througout the mineral. Fibrous selenite has a special look both lit and unlit with its beautiful strand texture. Agate and Sodalite both have lovely banding and color contrast that is attractive in any decor while citrine crystal points add a touch of elegance of your holiday table.  Prices range from $16.99 to $20.00. Tealight refills available.

Wind Chimes
Our agate wind chimes are a beautiful addition to both indoor and ourdoor settings. Our slab chimes are available in pink and natural colors. For a multicolored effect, choose our agate pillar chimes. Add these to a corner of your home today! Prices range from $16.99 to $23.79.

Mineral Spheres
What do you get for the office professional? Give a mineral sphere. These unique desk accessories are attractive in any office setting. Choose from snowflake obsidian, picture jasper, sodalite or red snakeskin jasper. Each 2″ sphere comes with a footed stand so that it does not roll away as you work.  Only $12.99.

Bookends
Everyone has books they need to organize. Make your bookshelves pop with royal blue sodalite or purple agate bookends. These lovely bookends are heavy enough to hold your books in check will adding style and pizzazz to your decor. Prices range from $20.99 to $42.00

Shop now for best selection. If you have questions about any of our products, contact us!

Filed under: Jewelry & Home, Minerals, Rocks on December 3rd, 2011 | No Comments »

Our new GeoBytes collection are great for holiday and birthday gifts for children and adults who like to collect rocks and fossils. These snippets of history show off some of the most interesting bits of science.

This collection includes citrine druze with a mass of pointed crystals, tumbled and rough rocks and an assortment of unique fossils including sharks teeth, corkscrew archimedes, spiral snails, coral, sand dollars and echinoids.

Price Range: $11.99 – $17.99

 Recommended Age:  5 – 100

Shop now for holiday delivery!

Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Paleontology & Fossils, Rocks on December 2nd, 2011 | No Comments »

Welcome to Black Friday!  Today only, save 15% off your entire purchase of $25 or more from Mini Me Geology.  Use coupon code “FRIDAY15” at checkout to claim your savings!

Choose from our Deluxe Rock and Mineral kits, the newest Rock Cycle kit, or our Junior Rock and Mineral kits that are all great for kids and adults!

If you are looking for something for your elementary-age geologist, try our Rock Detectives kits that are full of fun activities, puzzles and experiments. These kits are great for kids who are able to read on their own or with the help of an adult. Some experiments require adult supervision.  Elementary kids also love our new Rock and Mineral Coloring and Activity Book!

Love fossils? Try our new GeoBytes collection with fossils, rough and tumbled rock and beautiful citrine druze.

For extra big savings, check out our rock and mineral home decor and jewelry items that are already on sale. Yes, our Black Friday savings are good on sale items too! Many of these items are limited in number so order soon to get your favorites!

Filed under: Announcements on November 25th, 2011 | No Comments »

Limestone is another very popular rock here at Mini Me Geology. We have several different varieties of limestone for your projects and collections such as fine-grained, oolitic, coquina and fossiliferous. Limestone also has many uses in your home and garden. Do you know what they are? Read more…

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on October 23rd, 2011 | No Comments »

Quartzites are metamorphic rocks that were once quartz sandstones. The quartz sandstones change to quartzite from high heat and pressure deep inside the Earth. Sometimes quartzite rocks have the same, bedded look as the original sandstone, making the two hard to tell apart. Learn more about a fun test for these rocks here.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on October 21st, 2011 | No Comments »

Sandstone is one of the most popular rocks here at Mini Me Geology. We have several different colors of sandstone for your projects and collections. Sandstone also has many uses in your home and garden. Do you know what they are? Read more…

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science, Rocks on October 19th, 2011 | No Comments »

1. Engage children with a hands-on introduction to science when they are in pre-school and elementary school, which is a naturally curious age.
2. Provide children with simple science kits, experiments and toys that you can do together. Make sure that you choose products geared toward the appropriate age group to keep their interest.
3. Look for projects that will coordinate with school science projects and topics.
4. Make learning science fun by showing children how science relates to their daily activities.
5. Talk with children on their level about science both at home and on outings, such as a trip to the beach, museum or park.
6. Give children plenty of time to explore the world and ask questions to encourage their curiosity.
7. Show your children the importance of science through your own behavior, such as caring for a garden, feeding the birds, collecting interesting rocks and recycling.
8. Observe your children to see what they are most interested in and expand on this by providing them more opportunities to learn.
9. Play games with your children during a nature walk at the beach or in the woods. See how many varieties of rocks, plants and animals you can find and identify.
10. Collect or draw a picture of the items you find and research more about them at home.
11. Instill a sense of wonder in your children by showing them your own fascination with science and the world.

We have free information and experiment ideas at www.MiniMeGeology.com where you can Dig Into Geology for fun learning. Our Rock Detectives kits, Deluxe Kits, Junior Kits and GeoBytes are designed to get kids interested in science and learning. If you need help deciding what items are appropriate for your budding scientist, just ask!

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Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science on October 13th, 2011 | No Comments »

Science education sometimes takes a back seat these days with the push of reading and math being so strong. But, science is a part of our daily life. Everything we do and deal with in life is science from cooking, playing ball, growing a garden and understanding how technologies work to watching a rain storm. Understanding science helps kids appreciate and relate to the world around them.

Elementary school is the perfect time to get kids interested in science when they are naturally curious. Science education fuels that curiosity and provides children with valuable ideas, skills, and potential future career choices. For example, scientists are an important part of the future of our world. Without them, we would not be able to predict the weather or earthquakes, understand global warming, cure illnesses and take care of the sick, or have many of the products that enhance our lifestyles today.

Geology education teaches children about earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and tsunamis arming them with knowledge and Earth processes that can protect their health and safety throughout their lives. Children with a basic understanding of rocks and minerals are able to translate that knowledge to a wide variety of activities and potential careers such as gardening, groundwater recovery, pollution control and clean-up, engineering, environmental research, oil and gas exploration and recovery, road construction, mining, energy production and jewelry manufacturing.

Mini Me Geology can be a valuable resource for parents and teachers who are interested in promoting science education with their children and students. Our rock and mineral kits give kids hands on experience with the samples and help to teach the reasoning and identification skills while they identify the samples. Our free geology education information, word puzzles, project ideas and experiments are designed to give children a better understanding of geology, while having a little fun too. Please visit our website www.MiniMeGeology.com for more information about our products and services.

Filed under: Education, Geology / Earth Science on October 10th, 2011 | 1 Comment »