Geology

Probe the history of the earth through these free geology resources. Study the formation of stalactites and stalagmites without ever entering a cave. Review this activity and other geology resources.

Table of Contents: Geology Activity Lab Manual

Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites

Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites shows that diffusion of transition metal ions from solid state into sodium hydroxide solution leads to interesting crystal growth patterns.

Colorful Stalactites and Stalagmites

Introduce stalactite and stalagmite formation by performing this colorful, easy-to-follow demonstration.

Sweet 16 Mineral Identification Tournament

Do your students eagerly fill out their “March Madness” tournament brackets? Have some fun and inspire your students with March Madness mineralogy! This activity combines the popularity of “bracketology” with a review of the characteristics of minerals. Knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of minerals will help students determine the winner of the Sweet 16 Mineral Identification Tournament!

Sweet 16 Rock Identification Tournament

Do your students eagerly fill out their “March Madness” tournament brackets? Have some fun and inspire your students with March Madness earth science—it rocks! This activity combines the popularity of “bracketology” with a review of the classification of rocks. Knowledge of the composition and formation of rocks will help students determine the winner of the Sweet 16 Rock Identification Tournament!

Wind Erosion

Why is there so much dirt in the air after a farmer harvests a crop? This is the result of wind erosion.

Mechanical Weathering

How does a large boulder become sediment? Through a process called weathering, larger particles are broken down by chemical and physical means.

Stalactites and Stalagmites

Have you ever been in a cave and seen formations growing from the ceiling and floor? In this activity, students will learn how stalactites and stalagmites are formed.

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