Our young geologists explored various rocks and minerals. We sorted the items using different categories and discussed the three main types of rocks that exist on our planet: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. Each student chose their favorite rock and drew a picture to take home. Some students chose their favorite rock based on color, texture, size, weight, and/or how shiny it was.
There were two highlights to our morning: first was drawing with the graphite. We learned about pencils and the mineral that is used to make the writing visible (graphite). We also enjoyed getting hands-on with the cultural items on loan from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. We learned that throughout history, humans have used rocks and minerals for tools, jewelry, or decorations.
