Program
Rocks, Minerals & Microscopes
University of Waterloo
- Date: Ongoing
- Time: By request; Museum visit only, 150 min
- 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 a 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. Students finish off the program with a challenge to determine which rock will produce the most economical AND environmentally responsible mine. Includes a tour of the Cobalt mine tunnel and a scavenger hunt challenge. Museum visit...
