This week is all about the rock cycle: the natural process of rocks being turned into other kinds of rocks.
Meet six rocks that travelled to the Museum from places like Mexico, Scotland, and even outer space.
Mundo Shamundo! Can you help Mandy study for her geology test?
It’s time to channel your inner rock star!
City of Rocks National Reserve contains two different types of granite.
After playing a board game to learn how to differentiate the three ways rocks can form, students analyze maps of local topography, water sources, and volcanic activity, to better understand how geology affects a given region. They also experience scale, recognizing geologic processes as fast or extremely gradual.
It’s rock talk with a true enthusiast, the charming and beloved Geologist Schmitty Thompson.
Identification Is Easier When You Know What to Look For
While most minerals have a white streak, a few well-known minerals can be identified by the color of their streak.
Let’s look at the basic elements that make up the science of geology.
What is a rock, exactly?
Igneous rocks are those that form via the process of melting and cooling.
