We are Geologist too!

We have been exploring rocks and minerals. We learned about how rocks are made over the years from sand, other rocks, minerals, and fossils. Geologist find fossils from animals and plants inside rocks when they are broken apart. In order to mimic the process of exploration of a geologist we used mock rocks. Mock rocks are hand made rocks from sand, flour, salt and water. We discovered some of our own little treasures inside our rocks.

We reviewed our safety procedures and once we were all fitted with our safety goggles, work mats and tools (pick and magnifying glass) we began the process of exploring our rocks.