Steady as a Rock

AUDIENCE
Grades 3–5
General Public, Life-Long Learners, Libraries

STANDARDS SUPPORTED
NCCRS-Science: SC.5.13.4.A
NGSS: 5-ESS2-1

PROGRAM DURATION
30 minutes

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Did you know rocks change?? Your audience will learn fun facts about the science of geology with hands-on activities and lots of movement. By the end of 30-minutes your room full of “geologists” will know how a rock forms, changes, and gets classified.  A rock is not just a rock!

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This live interactive program is held amongst our extensive rocks and mineral’s exhibit. Your audience will learn fun facts about the science of geology with hands-on activities, close up examinations of a variety of rock specimens, and some actual physical movement!

The program also includes several rock-oriented science experiences you can do in your space before or after the Virtual Field Trip. For best learning interaction we suggest the use of 3 colors of play dough. Instructions will be sent upon registration. We also suggest you read The Magic School Bus – Inside the Earth as part of this program.