Program
Rocks, Microscopes, and Minerals
University of Waterloo
- Date: Ongoing
- Time: By request; 120 minutes
- Ages: Ages 13-18
- Price: Free
- Location: University of Waterloo
REVISED! A hands-on exploration of how and why geologists study rocks and minerals. What is the difference between a rock and mineral, and how do we identify them? Students will investigate the properties of rocks and minerals first hand using real petrographic microscopes to discover what rocks look like up close and how to identify them in a thin section. Includes a tour of the mine tunnel and scavenger hunt. Museum only.
