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 »
Rock and mineral kits are a beloved childhood toy. From our youngest geologists who pick up random rocks on the playground to older kids who explore outcrops in the woods, geology fascinates kids of all ages (and lots of adults too). Parents can use rock and mineral kits to elevate science in their kids minds and to promote other skills such as logical thinking and deductive reasoning in older kids and classifying and sorting in younger children.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Geology Education, Minerals & Crystals, Rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic on August 6th, 2020 | No Comments »
Today is German Geologist Friedrich Mohs’ 246th Birthday! He developed the Mohs Hardness Scale for minerals during this career.
Filed under: Geology Education, Minerals & Crystals on January 29th, 2019 | No Comments »
Mini Me Geology is proud to announce their newest geology kit, Mineral Madness. With the importance of STEM education rising, we are dedicated to developing kits that allow children to explore science with quality hands-on samples, accessories and information. The Mineral Madness kit has fifteen (15) mineral samples, a white streak plate, and a mineral identification brochure.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Geology Education, Minerals & Crystals on January 17th, 2019 | Comments Off on Mini Me Geology’s Mineral Madness is the Perfect STEM Kit for Kids
The Rock Detectives Kits are absolutely perfect for kids who are starting out in science. These kits are great for STEM activities and they can help kids who are resistant to science become more interested through the experiments, activities, puzzles and coloring pages. This video gives you a little more insight into these fun kits that we developed just for kids!
Filed under: Geology Education, Geology Experiments & Activities on October 31st, 2018 | Comments Off on Mini Me Geology Rock Detectives Kits for Elementary and Middle School STEM activity fun!
The release of the Crystal Cave Adventure series is an exciting step that blends fun adventure stories with science. In today’s world when Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum is all the rage, a novel series that can transport kids to a story that is fictional yet has a touch of real science woven throughout the series is a welcome change to many children.
Filed under: Geology Education, Kids "Science" Fiction & Activity Books on October 4th, 2018 | Comments Off on Crystal Cave Adventures Blends English Language Arts and STEM into an Exciting Novel Series for Kids
At rock camp last week, we performed the salt crystal growing experiment. I used a portable coffee maker to heat the water. We used equal parts salt and water and grew several small salt crystals on the string that dangled into the mason jar. Success!
Filed under: Geology Education, Geology Experiments & Activities on October 10th, 2017 | 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 »
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.
Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Geology Education on August 21st, 2017 | 2 Comments »
Every year I use Sand Art to teach kids about how Sedimentary Rocks form in layers. This is always one of my camper’s favorite activities. Sand Art gives kids a great visual representation of these different layers. Over the years, I’ve found a great way to do this activity without breaking the piggy bank. Pre-colored sand can be very expensive at craft and hobby stores. A great alternative is using salt that you color at home with liquid food coloring.
Filed under: Birthday Party Ideas, Geology / Earth Science, Geology Education, Geology Experiments & Activities on May 21st, 2017 | No Comments »
