[Rockhounds] Junior Geology

[jg81638 at aol.com]

Hi Anita? In our annual show up here in Western Massachusetts (North Adams) we use the swimming pool idea in the form of a metal bath into which we put a number of plastic cups with handles consisting of a wire loop.? In each cup we put a small plastic bag containing six separate mineral samples with appropriate labels.? For 50c per try the kids "fish" with a "rod and line/hook" and then they can open up their catch and the club member supervising the "pool" helps them identify and match the samples and labels.? It's similar to the idea of selling grab-bags of samples to spark their interest in mineral collecting combined with friendly interaction with rock-hound enthusiasts.? We call it our "Pebble-Pup Pool".? In order to keep the supply of rockhounds for the club coming we need a steady supply of pebble-puppies!???? 

Jim Groves, president Northern Berkshire Mineral Club


-----Original Message-----
From: Anita D. Westlake <libawc at emory.edu>
To: 'Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors' <rockhounds at lists.drizzle.com>
Sent: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 7:23 am
Subject: [Rockhounds] Junior Geology




Hi Folks:
   I'm staffing a booth at an upcoming festival here in Atlanta. The
organizer wanted me to do something on "Jr. Geology". I've thought about
getting a baby swimming pool, filling it with sand and hiding some
"treasures" from the rock world. 
   I've also got a thing called "The Name Game" where you match up rocks
with their names. 
   Does anyone have any other ideas? This is for the 1-12 year old crowd, so
I need something quick and dirty. Nothing complicated, but something they
can learn from and enjoy. (I don't ask for much do I?)
   Thanks for any ideas you can share,
Anita 
   



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