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Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig
SKU
024135
Grade 3-AD
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
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Description
Combine the fun activity of chiseling and digging with the anticipation of finding cool rocks and you have the Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig! The kit includes a sand block that encases 11 gemstones (which will vary from kit to kit), wooden mallet and dowel, goggles, streak plate, magnifying glass, pouch and poster with instructions. The poster gives a bit of information about rocks and identification and how to safely dig out your specimens, with an explanation about hardness, cleavage and fracture, color, and streak. After you clean up your rocks and gems, store them in the drawstring bag.
Publisher's Description of Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig
Give kids hands-on learning with the Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig. Budding geologists can excavate and identify gemstones and minerals while learning how these natural wonders are formed. Then, kids can scientifically test the stones for hardness and streak. It includes authentic-style tools, such as a mallet and dowel. This Smithsonian kit features 11 real gemstones and minerals. Ages 8 and up.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| Brand: | Smithsonian |
| EAN/UPC: | 042409520468 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 10.8125 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |
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Why did you choose this?
Great price for an item I was looking for.
We're doing a homeschool Geology Unit and wanted a few excavation kits to use for hands on fun.