Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the earth's surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide teaches the wonders of geology, like the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the earth's crust, and the eruption of geysers and volcanoes. Geology Lab for Kids features 52 simple, inexpensive, and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure, and processes. This family-friendly guide explores the wonders of geology, such as the formation of crystals and fossils, the layers of the Earth’s crust, and how water shapes mountains, valleys, and canyons. There is no excuse for boredom with a year’s worth of captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities. In this book, you will learn: How to identify the most common rocks and minerals; How to maintain and display your rock collection; How insects are trapped and preserved in amber; How geysers and volcanoes form and erupt; How layers of rock reveal a record of time; How to pan for gold like a real prospector. Geology is an exciting science that helps us understand the world we live in, and Geology Lab for Kids actively engages readers in simple, creative activities that reveal the larger world at work.

Singular crystals -- Crystal clusters -- Specimen sleuth -- Living with lava -- Super sediments -- Major metamorphosis -- Breaking it down -- Understanding the Earth -- Signs of life -- Prospecting for riches -- Space rocks, too -- Rocks of art.