The
Tri-Club Education Committee of
A Co-operative Effort of the
The goal of the Rock
Box is to teach and get students interested in Earth Science. The Rock Box consists of three different
trays that represent the three rock types: Sedimentary, Metamorphic and
Igneous. Each tray has 12 compartments
for samples. The Rock Box weighs about 37 pounds filled and complete. It can be separated into three trays for easier
transportation or if the instructor wants only one rock type displayed at a
time.
The rock samples are among
the most common rocks in their classification. They are fist sized specimens,
large enough for the kids to see what the rock actually looks like.
The Tri-County Gem &
Mineral Societies has created a 150 page Teacher’s Guidebook filled with
suggested classroom activities for different grade levels along with ten
information sheets with each kit. The
Ventura County Library System has also assembled grade level books to checkout
for use with the Rock Box.
The Rock Box has been created
and donated to the
You can reserve the Rock
Box for whenever you need it by calling E.P. Foster Library at
805-648-2715. The Library will send the
kit to your nearest county library for pick-up before the requested date.