PROJECT: Step by step drawing of trilobites, using video posted to YouTube (www.youtube.com/TheBasementWorkshop, "Rocks and Dirt" playlist) MATERIALS NEEDED: Colored paper, colored pencils: white, black, and brown or gray TARGET AGE GROUP: 10 and up, but I have had success with as young as 8 Trilobite template page
Agate craft project (use acyrlic paints to simulate a colorful agate pattern) (any age) Purpose of craft: To learn about agates in a hands-on way Target age group: ages 8-12 Materials needed: a 8.5” x 11” sheet of clear plastic (copier transparencies are ideal and can be purchased at the printing department of any office supply...
Pennsylvania physiographic areas coloring page (ages 10 and up) Pennsylvania physiographic areas coloring page (ages 10 and up)
Pennsylvania rock layers coloring page (ages 10 and up-- very challenging) Pennsylvania rock layers coloring page (ages 10 and up-- very challenging)
Pennsylvania Counties Bingo (any age) (and it's more than just plain Bingo) Pennsylvania Counties Bingo (any age) (and it's more than just plain Bingo)
Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)
What is in ocean water? What Is Ocean Water Made Of worksheet A worksheet for ages 9 and up. Do research to find the answers to these questions. (Answer key provided in case of "emergency.")
Pennsylvania Geology Game Purpose of game: To learn about the geography, rocks, minerals and natural resources of Pennsylvania. Target age group: 10 to 13, but high schoolers would enjoy it, too. Number of players: 2 to 4 (for more players, just make more copies of the game) Time to assemble: Allow at least 20 minutes (not including...
"The Rock Hopping Game" (a board game about famous large rocks) Purpose of game: To have fun learning about some famous rocks around the world and to learn some geography along the way, too. Target age group: any age Time needed: anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 mintues, depending on number of players and number of...
"Make Five" a game about mineral chemical formulas Purpose of activity: To learn the chemical formulas for some common minerals. Target age group: any, but ideal for ages 9-13 Description of activity: A card/dice game. Players roll three dice marked with element symbols. If they roll the elements required to make one of the minerals, they...
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