An ending the totally "ROCKS"

FINALLY!

We have been waiting for a Grand Finale to our Geology studies so we dragged it out a couple weeks longer than planned. We explored many great topics and also skipped some that did not grab the kids interest. We studied rocks, minerals, volcanoes, caves and gems. There was so much information that it was a great unit to introduce the kids to the vocabulary of rock studies.

Ever since the first day we discussed Geology the boys have been begging to go outside with a hammer and open up some rocks. Scary, I know but their drive to explore was awesome. While hunting up in the mountains my dad found a great place to look for rocks. So we planned a weekend we could all go rock hunting and to the delight of the boys packed hammers, chisels and goggles. Oh the joy are on their faces.

It was an amazing place and definitely served it's purpose. I didn't realize looking for rocks could be such a treat. We found lots of Geodes and the boys were able to open them up and find the treasure inside. We also saw something that mom was aching for. The first signs of Fall!