Jacbeaumont Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 For those of you who use BFSU, did you purchase a rocks and minerals set, and if so, which one did you buy? I am just planning for next year, and saw that I would need some rocks and minerals. What set would I need? I saw one set with 50. Is this over they top? It was definitely over my budget and more than I wanted to spend. Tell me what you used. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) I got one of each (rocks and minerals), about 16 samples in each. Amazon, buying too special. Can you find a nature center or geology department our natural history museum? We didn't *do* much with it. Don't break the bank, in any case, unless your dc have a strong interest. Edited December 31, 2015 by SusanC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I got the big set, but I'm a geek and figured I had money left in the science budget after buying the $5 pdf of bfsu. A small set like this would be totally sufficient. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/geology-field-trip-in-a-bag Depending where you are you might just find them too.. I would recommend getting a seashell or piece of limestone to dissolve with acid, if you don't have one lying around already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacbeaumont Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 I got the big set, but I'm a geek and figured I had money left in the science budget after buying the $5 pdf of bfsu. A small set like this would be totally sufficient. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/geology-field-trip-in-a-bag Depending where you are you might just find them too.. I would recommend getting a seashell or piece of limestone to dissolve with acid, if you don't have one lying around already. Oh, this one looks perfect. Definitely reasonably! Where would one find limestone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 http://supplies.hometrainingtools.com/search?p=Q&srid=S1-3SEAP&lbc=homesciencetools&ts=custom&w=limestone&uid=314851562&method=and&isort=score&view=grid&srt=0 They have a piece there for $1.50. Although might be better if you are also ordering something else from that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 oops just noticed that other link is for the same place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Oh, this one looks perfect. Definitely reasonably! Where would one find limestone? If you don't want to order you could use chalk, seashells, or check at a building supply store in the landscaping section. If you're more adventurous, take a bottle of vinegar to a gravel-covered area and spray until something fizzes, which would really be putting the acid test into action...applied science if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I got a smallish set, and they found some more around our property. My kids have loved them actually, they look through them regularly! I should have gotten the big one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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