Geology for Kids and Families

Kids love rocks! Beginning with their first experiences outside, children are drawn to rocks; examining them, throwing them, skipping them across water, etc. What is the fascination? What is the attraction? Perhaps there is an unspoken connection between children and the earth. This earth made of rocks: simple, yet complex; common, yet unique.
Kids love to play with rocks (and sticks) among the grass and trees and sunshine. They are comfortable in nature.
As we spend countless dollars on more intricate electronic devices, our children yearn for time with nature.
Experiences with nature are crucial to the development of a healthy child. Geology is much more than rocks; it is the study of the Earth. Among many other educational advantages experienced in nature, geology offers practical knowledge about the world, it's formation and natural processes.

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Rock Identification
Fossils
Volcanoes
Mountains
Earthquakes
Soil
Streams and Groundwater
Weathering and Erosion
The Earth's composition and origin
Geologic Time
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