Rock Solid Science is a great resource for Girl Scout leaders and source for STEM activities and hands-on workshops. We offer fun programs that spark interest in science and tie specific badges to journeys. Workshops are customized to meet the needs of your group. Summer field trip programs, rock and mineral workshops, geode cracking and making terrariums are a few of our favorite programs. Custom made Geology badges and pins are also available upon request.
GIRL SCOUTS GEMS & GEOLOGY POP-UP SCIENCE PROGRAM - SUMMER 2019
Join Rock Solid Science for a special day of earth science activities at the Maplewood Rock and Gem Club in Edmonds! Get hands-on with cool rock and mineral displays, learn about natural resources, collect gemstones, crack open geodes, and learn the art of gem panning on a Mining Sluice. Girls will work with a female scientist and get to take home a bunch of great treasures!
Programs are generally 90 minutes. Girls can discover and explore displays and work the sluice at their own pace. There are 3 dates and class options listed in the store for easy check out and registration:
OTHER SCIENCE IDEAS TO PONDER / SCHEDULE YOUR OWN PROGRAM
Brownies
· Painting – explore the world of agates, which are the subject of this rock and mineral watercolor workshop
· Outdoor Art Creator – kaleidoscopes in nature featuring rocks, minerals and forest objects
· Outdoor Adventurer – scientist will lead sensory walk and observations on a forest trail
· Bugs – explore wetland ecology concepts and pond bugs
Juniors
· Animal Habitats - learn about food webs, biodiversity, forest animals and dissect owl pellets
· Drawing – explore geologic time, dig for fossils, wrap up with an illustration activity
Cadette
· Outdoor Art Apprentice – make high quality, beautiful gem trees!
Cost depends on location, head count and supplies. Average cost is $20 -$25 per person, or a troop flat rate can be quoted. All programs include earthy take-aways and hands-on experiences the girls will treasure for a long time.