very day, rocks are subjected to wind, rain and other mechanical processes that cause them to breakdown into smaller pieces and different forms. This process of weathering is part of the rock cycle and causes sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to break down into smaller sediments and soil-sized particles. You can learn a about rock weathering right in your own kitchen! Try this fun experiment to learn more about the mechanical weathering of rocks and post your results in the comments below.
Filed under: Geology Education, Geology Experiments & Activities, Rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic on May 15th, 2021 | 1 Comment »
The Bay of Fundy is a geologically fascinating location in North America. The Bay of Fundy is approximately 174 miles long. The tide cycles are 12.5 hours showing a dramatic increase and decrease in the water level of the Bay. During this phenomenal change, over one billion tons of water flow into and out of the Bay of Fundy.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science on February 7th, 2021 | No Comments »
Is your little one having a birthday? Do they love rocks and minerals? Then throw them a Rock Detectives Geology Birthday Party! This party idea is based on Mini Me Geology’s Rock Detectives line of kits to give your child and their guests hours of fun.
Filed under: Birthday Party Ideas on February 24th, 2019 | No Comments »
As sediments build up in layers over time, they may become compressed and turn into a sedimentary rock. A significant increase in pressure with low to moderate temperature increases may cause metamorphism to take place and turn the rock from sedimentary to metamorphic. This experiment will allow you to create your own sedimentary rock then with exposure to heat and pressure, change it into a metamorphic rock!
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Geology Experiments & Activities on April 25th, 2018 | Comments Off on “Bread Rocks” Make a Fun Metamorphic Rock Science Experiment
There are many, many different crystal shapes in the world. In fact, there are too many to list in a simple blog post! Determining the shapes of different minerals can help you uncover their identity.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals & Crystals on February 27th, 2018 | No Comments »
Children of all ages love rocks and minerals. Mini Me Geology kits by Giverny, Inc are the perfect, educational products for anyone interested in science. Our Professional Geologist designs each kit series with different age groups, settings, and interests in mind. This guide will help you choose the best kit for your children and students based on their level and type of interest. The first step is to decide on a kit series. The following summaries will help you determine which kit series is most appropriate for your child or students.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Geology Education, Minerals & Crystals, Rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic on September 8th, 2017 | No Comments »
Mini Me Geology is excited to announce the newest addition to our family of rocks, minerals and fossils: PETRIFIED WOOD!
Filed under: Paleontology & Fossils on January 22nd, 2015 | No Comments »
This week’s video was really fun to shoot except that I kept messing up the word MAG-NA-FA-CA-TION. I finally got it!
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals & Crystals, Rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic on September 12th, 2014 | No Comments »
Today I have a special guest with me. Her name is Piper and we are discussing the mineral pyrite. (Make sure you watch the video until the end to see our first blooper reel!)
Filed under: Ask-a-Geologist Q&A, Minerals & Crystals, Mini Me Geology Videos on August 1st, 2014 | No Comments »