Children examine rocks and minerals to demonstrate and recognize geological identification.

1. Name That Mineral! Explore some of the physical properties of various minerals that can be identified by their physical properties.

2. Multicolored Rock Cycle Use crayon shavings to model how sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed.

3. Salty Crystals Explore how minerals form crystals of various shapes.

4. Pearly Whites Identify commonly used minerals while developing their own toothpaste formula.