Geology Crafts & Activities
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This is a fun way for children to learn about
the different layers of the earth!  You can
even make your own playdough with our
super soft recipe!
What better way to learn about landforms
then to make your own diorama featuring
the different ones that you study!  These
make fantastic end of the unit, or
presentation projects.
This is probably the best Science Fair Project
EVER!  Children love to mold these volcanos
(ours is made from salt dough) into shape
then them make them erupt over and over.
Making fossils is great fun, and really not as
"troublesome," or "messy" as you might
think!  This craft really drives home the
point in how fossils are formed and leaves
children with a lasting impression!
The 15 specimens in this kit
are examples of common
minerals that have distinct
physical characteristics.
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Children will learn how
rocks, crystals, minerals, and
fossils are formed, where
they are found, and how they
are used.
Grab your pail and shovel and head to the
beach for some seashell collecting.  (or in our
case order a bag online!)  Then open up your
own store in the sand.  Use our printable
sorting cards or encourage your children to
paint their own signs.
Children love to explore and learn about all
the amazing rocks and minerals they
discover.  Here are some hands-on activities
and ideas you can use to make a fantastic
Rocks and Minerals Discovery Day!
Handy with a hammer?  Break open these
seemingly lackluster rocks to reveal the
beautiful crystals inside.  These special rocks
are inspirational for all types of lessons with
your children!  
Breaking open geodes is fun.
Having a set of 10 geodes of
assorted sizes means even
more fun!
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It's not just a gallery of
specimens, but a look at all
the aspects of rocks and
minerals, from collecting to
mining to even space rocks!
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A lot of the featured crafts for our geology unit are actually activities!  I think that is just the nature of the
topic as there are many more hands on activities that children can explore with then actually "make."
God has already provided many beautiful creations that we can just stand back and marvel at His work!
Label explains geological formation of
geodes and gives safety instructions for
breaking the geodes. A great gift for any
rock enthusiast  Contains:10
Break-Your-Own Geodes
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