List of Geology Stuff for Kids
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Geology is not a science that many people think much about. My daughter graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Geology. I’m not sure that she was even aware of a Geology degree until she got into college.
Most children are interested in collecting rocks at different ages in their childhood. I think my daughter said she learned about rocks in 4th or 5th grade. Some children are more interested than others.
I’m so glad my daughter was able to discover this interest in college because it really wasn’t something that I even thought to offer her to explore an interest in. You really never know… I imagine that her teacher in 4th or 5th grade sparked an interest in what she taught that planted a seed for her future. 🙂 I did talk to one of her teachers, Mrs. Gregg, that did teach her a unit on rocks. I’m not sure if she was the only one, but I am thankful for her and any others that planted those seeds.
b4Adventure Adventure Station “Diggin Geology” Kit
Learn to be a rock hound with Adventure Station’s”Diggin Geology.” Unearth rocks with a real geologist’s rock pick and hammer. Sift for treasure and reveal hidden gemstones. Collect them, identify them, and showcase your finds! Includes Rock Collecting Guide
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
- Grade Level: Kindergarten
- Educational Focus: Creative Thinking
- Number of Players: 1 or More Players
- Includes: rocks
- Material: plastic
- Battery: no battery used
Boy’s Thames & Kosmos ‘Giant Mars Volcano’ Project Kit
Spark your young scientists’ imaginations while helping them learn about chemistry and geology with a kit for constructing a reproduction of Olympus Mons, a volcano on Mars that is three times taller than Mount Everest.
Wonderology Hidden Treasure Mining Science Kit
Science designed for kids, Wonderology Hidden Treasure Mining Science Kit gives them a world to explore. This is a great geology toy that lets them uncover hidden gems with the included hammer and chisel. Each science kit includes 8 colored gems that are hidden inside a plaster block. Learn how to chip away and protect your gems with the instruction guide then grab those tools and get to work. Once your child has tackled this toy its time to take it outside and apply that new knowledge
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
- Grade Level: 1st – 6th Grade
- Educational Focus: Science
- Creative Thinking
- Features: reusable
- Number of Players: 1 or More Players
- Includes: instruction guide
- Material: plastic
- Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean with a Dry Cloth
- Battery: no battery used
Mindware Science Academy Eco Forensic Lab
These hands-on chemistry kits are guaranteed to fascinate young scientists. Geology and chemistry come together in Volcano Lab! The fizzing reaction between citric acid and baking soda makes bubbles of carbon dioxide that looks and moves just like lava in a volcanic eruption. Based on the geology of a real twin crater island near Alaska, this hands-on kit is explosively exciting! Ages 8 and up
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
- Grade Level: 3rd Grade
- Educational Focus: Science
- Number of Players: 1 or More Players
- Material: plastic
- Battery: no battery used
MindWare Dig It Up!
Teach children the excitement of geology as they discover what surprises lie within these clay stones. Each of the 12 stones contains a new and different mineral or fossil, including petrified wood, fool’s gold, amethyst and more. Once the mineral or fossil has been excavated, kids can then use the accompanying Field Guide to Fossils & Minerals to identify and learn about the specimen. Every stone comes with its own chisel and instructions, making this an ideal group activity for classrooms and children’s parties
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
- Grade Level: Preschool
National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals: Dazzling gems of photos and info that will rock your world Paperback – October 11, 2011
Targeted to rock-crazy kids, this bold book is more energetic, more visually exciting, and more fun than anything else on the market—and with more information, too! Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of information made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation.
Rock & Mineral Collection Activity Kit (Over 150 Pcs) , Educational Identification Sheet plus 2 Easy Break Geodes, Fossilized Shark Teeth and Arrowheads, Dancing Bear Brand
- Rock, gem & mineral collection activity kit includes over 150 pcs with full-color educational identification sheet. favorites include amethyst, quartz, tiger eye, jasper, goldstone, calcite, turquenite and many others.
- find, sort & identify–rock and mineral treasures are mixed with clean gravel so you can discover and identify like a real rock hound!
- bonus: 2 easy open geodes with crystals inside, fossilized shark teeth, pumice (floating rock) and arrowheads!
Geology Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Explore Rocks, Gems, Geodes, Crystals, Fossils, and Other Wonders of the Earth’s Surface (Lab Series) Flexibound – July 1, 2017
Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth’s crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with a year’s worth of captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities.
ROCK ON! Geology Game with Rock & Mineral Collection – Connect with Our Magnificent Earth via an Educational Science Kit
- LEARN: teacher-recommended, science game kit offers STEM-based, hands-on learning while exploring Earth’s geological treasures
- rock and mineral collection includes nice-size specimens plus polished, rock and mineral pieces with identification guides
- PLAY: 5 levels of play for up to 6 players in an educational, Geology science game offer fun, challenge and knowledge for pre-readers through elementary school-age and beyond
- SMILE: connect with our magnificent Earth and foster a love of nature – playtime, family-night, birthday parties, school or camp activity.
- QUALITY: nice rock collection and durable print pieces that are made to last. All packaged in a Grab and Go, easy grip handle, carrying case and proudly MADE IN USA. This is a quality product that we completely guarantee.
Geology Rocks!
Come and explore the world under your feet with the Dirtmeister and friends! Part graphic novel, part fun guidebook, this very cool, rocky journey introduces both eager and reluctant readers to the basic geologic processes that shape our Earth. Clear and concise explanations of the various geologic processes reveal the comprehensive science behind each fascinating topic. Fun facts and simple DIY experiments reinforce the concepts while short biographies of important scientists inspire future geo-scientists.
National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes and Explore Crystals Science Kit
- EXPLORE CRYSTAL CAVES – Geodes are naturally forming volcanic rocks that contain amazing crystal formations. Crack them open and discover beautiful minerals!
- PREMIUM QUALITY – National Geographic selects only the best geodes collected from multiple mines, so you’re guaranteed to find stunning crystals
- INSPIRING A GENERATION – Kids love these treasure filled rocks! Promote an appreciation of nature and geology in your child with this fun science kit
- TEACHING SCIENCE – Learn all about geodes and minerals as you journey with your child through our full-color educational learning guide
How do the ocean currents move? What is a carbon footprint? Why does it rain? Readers are invited on a novelty-packed journey of discovery to find out how the earth works.
Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging book introduces the earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with illustrations and paper fold-outs, flaps, pops, and more to boost interactive learning, HOW THE WORLD WORKS encourages children to think about the impact of human actions on our environment, while engendering respect for the natural world and all its harmonies.
- The Rock Science Kit teaches how to test, classify and identify different kinds of rocks.
- The kit includes fifteen (15) rock specimens, plus a magnifying viewer and a handy identification guide.
- Perfect for young science enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in geology.
- A plastic storage tray keeps the rock collection together when not in use.
- Recommended for ages 8 years and up.
- Challenge your children’s imaginations and keep them active with Toysmith.
- Committed to providing the most imaginative toys along with the highest safety standards, Toysmith has toys appropriate for all age groups.
BEADNOVA Gemstone Rock Collection Kit for Kids Geology Science Learning with Magnifier Reading Glass (Pack of 20pcs)
- A MUST ROCK COLLECTION: This unique & educational rock collection of polished gemstones is a must for the beginner or seasoned gemstone collector, and Perfect for young science enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in geology.
- SIZE RANGE: The Size Range of Rock Samples is between 3/8 – 1/2 inch; Kindly Note: All stones are unique and natural may vary from the one shown in the picture.
- A WIDE VARIETY OF GEMSTONE ROCKS: Comes with 20pcs different Gemstone Rocks (includes 20pcs of those gemstones: Carnelian, Howlite, Aventurine, Hematite, Lapis, Amazonite, Pyrite, Citrine, Amethyst, Tiger Eye, Garnet, Mookaite, Indian Agate, Botswana Agate, White Howlite, Rock Quartz, Apricot Agate, Rose Quartz, Leopardskin Jasper, Blue Lace Agate, Turritella Agate, Yellow Aventurine, Dalmatian Jasper, Orange Calcite)
- PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR KIDS: Great gift for kids (Age 5+)
National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals Paperback – August 14, 2012
From dazzling gemstones to sparkling crystals to molten lava, this brilliantly illustrated book introduces children to the exciting world of rocks and minerals, including both the building blocks and the bling. This level two reader, written in easy-to-grasp text, will help cultivate the geologists of tomorrow!
My Book of Rocks and Minerals Hardcover – July 11, 2017
A children’s visual reference that explains what rocks and minerals are, how they form, and how they’re used, and even highlights record breakers and amazing facts.
My Book of Rocks and Minerals is filled with fascinating facts about and amazing images of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils from the deepest caves to outer space. Features introduce different categories, from crystals to glow-in-the-dark minerals, and illuminating images provide a closer look and show amazing geological formations. Kids can take their fascination even one step further and use the catalog and activity pages to help them collect and group rocks and discover how different rock types fit into the world around them.
If you think all rocks are the same, then you are wrong. There are different types of rocks. They were formed in various ways so they have different compositions. Earth rocks are identifiers of this planet that is why it is important to have the knowledge of rock identification. Perfect for kids age 9-12, this book is a must-have!
Glaciers – just what exactly are they? You’ll be reading and learning about the glaciers in this fun geology book for beginners. Picture books make reading a memorable experience because images are matched with age-appropriate texts.
BEST rock collection for lighting the fire of discovery in young scientists.
Huge! 3 lbs of Gems, Minerals, Fossils. (No Gravel)
BONUS items like a Prehistoric MONSTER Shark tooth & LARGER geodes.
- Zoom Pocket Microscope with 20x-40x Power Magnification
- Compact and Lightweight | Included Accessories: Base and 2 Specimen Slides
- LED Lighted to ensure bright and clear subjects | Dimensions: 1.125” x 3.875” x 2.125 (W x H x D)
- Runs on 3 LR-44 Button Cell Batteries (Included) | Weight: 2.0 oz.
Let’s Go Rock Collecting (Let’S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 2) Paperback – April 11, 1997
Holly Keller has created vivacious new paintings for this favorite Reading Rainbow title about geology. Readers follow two enthusiastic rock hounds around the globe as they add to their collection. Along the way they will learn how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are formed.