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Agate craft project (use acyrlic paints to simulate a colorful agate pattern) (any age)

joakman2016-05-11T10:03:26-04:00

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...

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Pennsylvania physiographic areas coloring page (ages 10 and up)

joakman2016-05-11T10:04:24-04:00

Pennsylvania physiographic areas coloring page (ages 10 and up) Pennsylvania physiographic areas coloring page (ages 10 and up)

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Pennsylvania rock layers coloring page (ages 10 and up– very challenging)

joakman2016-05-11T10:04:51-04:00

Pennsylvania rock layers coloring page (ages 10 and up-- very challenging) Pennsylvania rock layers coloring page (ages 10 and up-- very challenging)

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Pennsylvania Counties Bingo (any age)  (and it’s more than just plain Bingo)

joakman2016-05-11T10:05:39-04:00

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)

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Measuring ocean depth — a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)

joakman2016-05-11T10:06:42-04:00

Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity  (ages 10 and up)

By joakmanAnimals, Earth Sciences, Geography & Maps, OceanographyComments Off
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What is in ocean water?

joakman2019-11-21T18:22:55-05:00

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.")

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Pennsylvania Geology Game

joakman2017-03-18T10:48:02-04:00

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...

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“The Rock Hopping Game” (a board game about famous large rocks)

joakman2017-07-20T10:00:18-04:00

"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...

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“Make Five” a game about mineral chemical formulas

joakman2016-05-11T09:58:41-04:00

"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,...

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Cut-and-assemble Mineral Crystal Shapes

joakman2016-05-11T10:10:42-04:00

Cut-and-assemble Mineral Crystal Shapes Purpose of activity: To learn in a hands-on way about the basic shapes found in mineral crystals Target age group: any (but a bit tricky to do with kids under 10) Description of activity: Cut and assemble six different geometric shapes Time needed: This really depends upon how efficient the assembler is.  Probably...

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