.... Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I always have the oddball questions...:D I want to do a unit on rocks and minerals for grade school-aged kids...I'm completely out of ideas for this. I'm looking at mineral kits online and they are REALLY expensive - and a lot of them get bad reviews. I could get them a book about minerals, but I'd like them to actually be able to look at them, too. Could I get a book and "look" for rocks "out in the wild"? :D Would that work? Has anyone bought a mineral kit online that they would recommend - maybe it comes with a book (that doesn't cost $3,000)? :confused: Has anyone done a unit on minerals and have some great advice for me? Thanks - ahead of time - for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well, as part of earth science, we read a few books about rocks and minerals. And we went to visit a cavern and learned a lot about different minerals. There were lots of rocks and geodes to look at in the gift shop, too. My kids are signed up for a class about rocks and minerals at our natural history museum in April, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppieJ Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Have you checked Rainbow Resource or Home Science Tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I haven't checked Rainbow Resource yet. I'm actually looking at a kit from Home Science tools right now. I'm trying to figure out if it's over my kids' heads or not. :D I looked through our library's online book collection and there isn't much of a selection. :glare: The DK book they have is on hold. We have a really tiny library (but that's a whole 'nother story). Anyone happen to use Rocks and Minerals Project Kit from Home Science tools - $38.95? Not sure why I can't have normal questions like everyone else. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooln Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What about GEMS Stories in Stone?http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/gems/GEM408.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 What about GEMS Stories in Stone?http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/gems/GEM408.html Wow. That looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueppers Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 That kit from home science tools looks similar to something I did with my Kindergartner this year. It was a little over her head, but I'd think it would be fine for your kids' ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I picked up several rocks and minerals books at our local Half Price Books, plus the Hands of a Child unit on rocks and minerals, which was GREAT. Also, lots of rocks and minerals at the Museum of Science and history as well as a local rock and mineral show. These always looked fun too: http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id96.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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