Have you ever wondered what was happening beneath your feet? Are you a fan of heat and pressure? Ever been lollygagging along a rock wall? Ever fallen and skinned your knee, but then didn't get up for an hour because you were so enamored with the shiny sharp object that had injured you and wanted to know everything about who it was, where it came from, and why it was so darn hard? Or have you just been curious about the beautiful folding syncline on I-90 west? If any of these things apply to you, check out my workshop where we will learn some of the secrets behind how rocks and minerals are formed, what they can tell us about the conditions under which they were created, you can learn to identify some basic minerals, and possibly do some interpretive dance related to the rock cycle. There will be specimens to examine and take home.
In this workshop, people will learn how to...:
identify common rocks and minerals and learn about the process of rock and mineral formation
Workshop Format:
I'll offer my skill as a group workshop
What age range is your workshop aimed at?:
What online tools or platforms, besides basic video conferencing, do you need for your workshop?:
If you live near Somerville and would like to pick up a geode to smash prior to the event, let me know! (A hammer, protective eyewear, and fabric to wrap around the geode might be helpful/safe.)
What physical materials should participants acquire in advance? :
Perhaps walk around your neighborhood and photograph a rock that you are curious about. Try to imagine what is down below your feet, the dirt...what's the story of the rock where you live? If there's a place you can see in tact rock near you, perhaps notice what it looks like!
What virtual resources should participants acquire in advance?:
Essential reading: https://xkcd.com/2187/
Time, in perspective: https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/08/putting-time-in-perspective.html
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maryjpatterson
May 19, 2020 - 7:36pm
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