Parker, CO 80134
ph: 720-327-6959
lisa
School Gem Mining
60 minute presentation (per 20-35 student class) includes:
- Discussion of mineral identification techniques (color, hardness, streak, luster, cleavage, magnetism, and fluorescence), overview of gems to be mined, and mining instructions.
- Each student receives a bucket of sand to sift and find 10-12 unique mineral specimens - over 3 oz. of rough gemstones (425+ carats). Student keeps everything he/she finds.
- Student then identifies findings using his/her own gem mining identification kit (also to keep) including: plastic organizer storage case, Gem Identification Card, mini flashlight, streak plate, and a glass plate for hardness testing.
- Student receives one more special treasure to take home - a genuine faceted (cut) gemstone in a gem jar.
School gem mining presentations are offered to Douglas, Cherry Creek, Littleton, and Denver County schools.
Given as either an introduction or a refresher to the Rocks and Minerals unit of the third grade Earth Science curriculum, the gem mining presentation is a fun hands-on learning experience.
Designed as an “in-house” field trip for third grade students (or any grade teaching rocks & minerals curriculum), the presentations consist of:
1.(the learning part) a discussion of the physical properties of minerals and identification techniques,
2.(the fun part) sifting buckets of sand to find 10-12 different types of gems,
3.(the application) identifying the gems found, and
4.(the best part) students take home everything they find (over 3 oz. - 425 carats), their gem identification kits, a bonus faceted genuine gemstone in a gem jar, and a memorable experience.
*** Presentations available also for first grade Rocks unit - focus is on types of rocks and characteristics. Gem mining would include different rock types as well as some gems and minerals. ***
Pricing for the 2018-2019 school year is $15 per student.
All third grade classes would be scheduled on the same day or two consecutive days, depending on daily classroom schedule (minimum of 2 classes).
Contact me today!
I am scheduling through the 2018-19 school year and I welcome your questions and queries. I can be reached via email at: lisa@llgems.com or phone: (720)327-6959.
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Parker, CO 80134
ph: 720-327-6959
lisa