Mini Me Geology Blog » rocks for kids http://www.minimegeology.com/blog Rocks for Kids, Teachers, Parents and Homeschoolers Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Deluxe Rock and Mineral Kits http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2011/12/13/deluxe-rock-and-mineral-kits/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2011/12/13/deluxe-rock-and-mineral-kits/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:13:52 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=767 Our original kits are still a best seller. These deluxe My Rockin’ Collection rock and mineral kits are available in minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. Each kit has 10 or 15 samples, and hand magnifier and identification cards. The mineral kit also includes a white and black streak plate for sample testing.

You can purchase each kit individually or save $10 when you purchase a full set. Prices for individual kits range from $34.99 to $39.99. Ages 6 through adult.

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2011/12/13/deluxe-rock-and-mineral-kits/feed/ 0 Our End of the Year Sale is On! http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/12/19/our-end-of-the-year-sale-is-on/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/12/19/our-end-of-the-year-sale-is-on/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:46:18 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=499 Our end of the year sale is on at Mini Me Geology. Save 50% on all jewelry and home accents. Quantities are limited so order early.

You can also save 20% on our Rock Detectives kits and My Rockin Collection Junior Kits. Shop now for best selection!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Mini Me Geology!

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/12/19/our-end-of-the-year-sale-is-on/feed/ 0 Pre-Holiday Sale – 20% off Kits http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/11/04/pre-holiday-sale-20-off-kits/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/11/04/pre-holiday-sale-20-off-kits/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:33:41 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=481 Get ready for the holidays with our 20% off sale. From now through November 15th save up to 20% on all of our best selling rock and mineral kits. Including:

My Rockin’ Collection – Deluxe Kits

Minerals
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks


My Rockin’ Collection – Junior Kits
Minerals
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks

Rock Detectives Kits
Mineral Mission
Igneous Investigation
Metamorphic Mystery
Sedimentary Sleuthing
Crystal Geometry
Crystal Experiments

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Our newest science kits are perfect for beginning geologists, home school families, and schools. Each kit comes with 10 samples and an identification flyer with details about each rock or mineral and a photo. Choose from Minerals, Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks or Sedimentary Rocks.  These fun little kits come in a clear tube so you have a safe place to keep your samples. Shop now!

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2010/08/30/new-my-rockin-collection-junior-kits/feed/ 0 Learn about Rocks made from Volcanoes! http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/11/learn-about-rocks-made-from-volcanoes/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/11/learn-about-rocks-made-from-volcanoes/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:21 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=290 Discover some of the Earth’s most magnificent rocks in this Igneous Rock collection.  Fifteen amazing samples will give you a sneak peek into both intrusive and extrusive rocks.  Each rock comes with an identification card which includes a photo and fun rock facts.  Try to identify each rock using the hand magnifier and information cards.  If you need a hint, the name of each rock is beneath the foam padding.  If you need help using the hand magnifier or identifying the rocks, check out the Dig Into Science section of our website for tips on how to use your new Igneous Rock kit.

Each kit includes:
•         15 Large Igneous Rock Samples:  anorthosite, basalt, carbonatite, diorite, gabbro, granite, monzonite, obsidian, pegmatite, peridotite, pumice, rhyolite, syenite, trachyte, and volcanic breccia
•         Hand Magnifier
•         Identification Card for each rock
•         Sturdy compartment box with snug latches for secure and organized storage
View this short video for details on our My Rockin’ Collection kits:

Samples obtained worldwide.
All other components made in the USA.
Assembled in the USA.
Safety Warnings

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
May have sharp edges.
]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/11/learn-about-rocks-made-from-volcanoes/feed/ 0 Save $20 when you buy a set of 6 Rock Detectives Kits! http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/09/284/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/09/284/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:08:15 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=284 Get all 6 Rock Detectives kits for the price of 5 when you buy the full set.  Each kit comes complete with six or 7 cool rock or mineral samples, a hand magnifier and a CD with 30 pages of rock and mineral information, sample identification activities, puzzles, coloring pages, and experiments. Other fun activities on the CD include creating your own adventure story, making a personal geologist’s field notebook and your very own rock collection box!

You will receive all 6 kits:  Mineral Mission, Sedimentary Sleuthing, Metamorphic Mystery, Igneous Investigation, Crystal Geometry and Crystal Experiment.  View this short video about our Rock Detectives kits:

The CD requires free Adobe Reader 9.0 which can be downloaded at www.adobe.com. Mini CDs fit in center of tray disk drives. Mini CDs may not play in slot drives without adapter. Consult computer manufacturer’s recommendations before inserting the mini CD into a slot drive.

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/09/284/feed/ 0 The neatest rocks you probably don’t know much about http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/05/the-neatest-rocks-you-probably-dont-know-much-about/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/05/the-neatest-rocks-you-probably-dont-know-much-about/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:34:30 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=279 I love metamorphic rocks.  To think that each of these rocks once was a different rock and just because of some really high heat and squeezing, they became something new is really cool!  Here are some details on our My Rockin’ Collection Metamorphic Rocks kit.  I think you’ll agree that these rocks are cool.  These kits are great for kids and adults.

You will love the variety of colors and textures in this Metamorphic Rock collection.  Each of 10 rocks comes with an identification card which includes a photo and fun rock facts.  Try to identify each rock using the hand magnifier and information cards.  If you need a hint, the name of each rock is beneath the foam padding.  If you need help using the hand magnifier or identifying the rocks, check out the “Dig Into Science” section of our website for tips on how to use your new Metamorphic Rock kit.

Each kit includes:

  • 10 Large Metamorphic Rock Samples:  amphibolite, anthracite coal, gneiss, hornfels, marble, phyllite, quartzite, mica schist, garnet schist, and slate
  • Hand Magnifier
  • Identification Card for each rock
  • Sturdy compartment box with snug latches for secure and organized storage

To see these rock kits in action, check out our video.

Safety Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/12/05/the-neatest-rocks-you-probably-dont-know-much-about/feed/ 0 Start Your Holiday Shopping Now and Save 10% http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/11/19/start-your-holiday-shopping-now-and-save-10/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/11/19/start-your-holiday-shopping-now-and-save-10/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:18 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=231 We have something for everyone on your gift list!  For your youngest rockhounds, check out our newest line of kits – Rock Detectives.  This kit series of six different kits is great for children age 6 and above who can read.  Adult supervision is required for some of the experiments so plan for some wonderful family fun!  Choose from Mineral Mission, Igneous Investigation, Metamorphic Mystery, Sedimentary Sleuthing, Crystal Geometry and Crystal Experiments.

Our deluxe set of kits, the My Rockin’ Collection series, is great for younger children who want a larger collection and middle school and teens who are contemplating a future in the sciences.  This series has four kits in the collection:  Minerals, Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, and Metamorphic Rocks.  We also have a cool storage bag which holds up to four kits.


Have a collector in the family?  Our unique rocks, mineral and geodes are a great addition to any collection.  From beautiful specimens to samples with neat physical properties we have something for everyone on your list.

If you need a recommendation, just email us and our staff geologist will gladly help you!

This week, save 10% off of your entire order with coupon code  ROCK10.  Just enter the coupon code when you checkout!  Remember to sign up for our newsletter to receive additional holiday special offers!Twitter Button
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]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/11/19/start-your-holiday-shopping-now-and-save-10/feed/ 0 We’re about to solve a Metamorphic Mystery! http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/10/21/were-about-to-solve-a-metamorphic-mystery/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/10/21/were-about-to-solve-a-metamorphic-mystery/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:37:58 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=177 Children will love to solve this Metamorphic Mystery from Mini Me Geology.   Your Metamorphic Mystery kit comes complete with six neat rock samples:  red slate, tourmaline schist, pink quartzite, white marble, granitoid gneiss and amphibolite.  Also included in the kit is a hand magnifier and a CD with 30 pages of mineral information, sample identification activities, puzzles, coloring pages, and experiments.  Adult supervision is required for some of the experiments.

Other fun activities on the CD include creating your own adventure story, making a personal geologist’s field notebook and your very own rock collection box!

The CD requires free Adobe Reader 9.0 which can be downloaded at www.adobe.com.  This software is easy to download and use so please use version 9.0 which makes the CD very fun to view!  The Mini CD in the kit may not play in slot drives without an adapter.  Consult computer manufacturer’s recommendations before inserting the mini CD into a slot drive.

]]> http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/10/21/were-about-to-solve-a-metamorphic-mystery/feed/ 0 Take 25% off Your Orders This Weekend! http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/09/25/take-25-off-your-orders-this-weekend/ http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/2009/09/25/take-25-off-your-orders-this-weekend/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:02:48 +0000 tracyb http://www.minimegeology.com/blog/?p=146 Deluxe Mineral Kit

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Shop for rock kits for kids, My Rockin’ Collection dexlue kits, our new Rock Detectives Mineral Mission kit, individual rocks, minerals, streak plates and hand magnifiers.  Shopping for your classroom?  All of our School Edition kits are ready for you!  Shop now at www.MiniMeGeology.com!

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