Miner's Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
What's Inside
From this page, you can find links to general geology facts and activities. The number of activities continues to grow bit by bit, so check back often. Some activities can be done right on the site, while others are things you can do at home or in your classroom. If you're looking for some good books on geology, check out the book list we've provided.
Information and Activities
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Geology Books |
This is a list of good books on geology and other earth sciences. It includes a brief description of each book. A link to Amazon.com is provided if you're interested in purchasing the book or want more information about it. |
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Selected Images |
Images are presented with a brief description. The subjects include various rocks and minerals. This section will continually expand as time permits. |
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Sand Dune Erosion |
An activity you can do at home or school, this demonstrates sand dune erosion. |
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Streak and Hardness Test |
This describes how to help identify minerals by their streak. |
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Earth's Eons |
This page includes a graph and description of the eons in earth's geological history. |
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Geological Ages |
This page includes a graph and description of the ages in earth's geological history. |
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The Rock Cycle |
This page includes a graph and description of the rock cycle. |
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Earth's Layers |
This page includes a graph and description of the earth's layers. |
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Related Fields of Study |
This is a list of various areas of science that are related to geology. It includes a basic definition of each science or field of study. |
