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Educational Rock, Fossil, & Mineral Kits
The Museum offers three types of
hands-on educational kits which are loaned to the public for a
period of no more than 3 weeks. A
refundable deposit of $50 is required for
checkout.
If all material is returned to the
museum properly (nothing is missing or
broken) and the kit is returned on time
(no exceptions) the full deposit is given back. If something
is damaged or missing or the kit is returned late that amount
will be deducted from the deposit according to the prices
provided on the contract. We
accept cash (exact amount only) or check. We DO NOT accept
credit cards. Checks should be made out to “CSM Geology
Museum.”
Kits can be reserved in advance, either
in person or over the phone. They can
be picked up or dropped of during
REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS ONLY. Finally, we do not mail kits,
and the teacher (or a representative) must pick the kit up in
person.
Rock and Mineral Classroom Kits ($50
deposit): These kits are ideal for
classrooms learning about the rock cycle
and/or mineral properties. In
particular, the classroom kits were
specifically designed to address the State of Colorado
geoscience standards for 4th and 6th grade. It includes a wide
variety of minerals such as quartz,
calcite and pyrite as well as many common
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks such as granite, sandstone, and
marble. 15 pieces of each specimen are
provided making this kit ideal for
medium to large sized groups (about 10 -
30 students). Equipment such as magnets, hand lenses and HCl
are provided. Finally, an activity guide book and
an educational video are included to
assist the teacher. These are our most frequently checked out
kits.
Fossil Kits ($50 deposit): Fossil kits
are designed to teach students about
fossils and geologic history. This kit
is more appropriate for a junior high to high school
level. These kits include fossils of teeth, claws, plants,
etc. A guide book is provided
which explains the fossils included in the kit. A collection
of worksheets is also provided, which the teacher may
photocopy and distribute to the students.
Teaching Trunks ($50 deposit): Teaching
Trunks cover a wide range of geologic concepts including the
rock cycle, mineral properties, fossils,
crystallography, birthstones/gemstones,
etc. However, because there is only one sample of each
specimen, it is ideal for smaller groups, such as small
boy/girl scout troops (less than 10
students). This teaching trunk is more
appropriate for single day “show and
tell” lectures or for younger aged
(kindergarten - 2nd grade) students.
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