Explore Geology
![geos](/sites/biodiversity/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/2022/hands-on-geology-banner.jpg?h=d64b409f&itok=s_ta-VUn)
Grab your magnifying glass and become a geologist, using these three hands-on activities to develop your skills! Make you own mineral identification kit, investigate the chemistry of crystals, or dig into learning about fossiliferous limestone. Each activity includes a PDF with a materials list and step-by-step instructions.
Activities
![rock with a hand putting a needle on the rock](/sites/biodiversity/files/images/2022/y-mineral-kit-webbox.png)
Make a Mineral Kit
Use household materials to create your very own mineral ID kit! Learn about their properties and identify minerals around your home.
![rock in vinegar](/sites/biodiversity/files/images/2022/y-fizzy-fossils-webbox.jpg)
Fizzy Fossils
Use white distilled vinegar (an acid) to investigate the composition of fossiliferous limestone (a base).
![3 rock candy strings](/sites/biodiversity/files/images/2022/y-rock-candy-webbox.jpg)
Make Rock Candy
Combine sugar, water and heat to create a solution that will form large crystals over time. NOTE: This activity requires adult supervision.