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Challenges of Teaching Geology in the Classroom

Challenges of Teaching Geology in the Classroom

by Tracy Custer | Jul 29, 2023 | Big Canyon Balloon

The classroom provides a valuable space for teaching geology concepts, but it also has its limits when it comes to demonstrations. Geology involves the study of Earth’s processes, landscapes, and materials, many of which occur over vast timescales and in the...

Bear Branch Elementary Hosts the Big Canyon Balloon!

by Ginny | Mar 29, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, School Visits

HUMBLE, TEXAS – SparkPoint Innovations had a blast with students at  Bear Branch Elementary School with Rocky the Big Canyon Balloon. Why do we call him Rocky? Well, take a look at those sedimentary rock layers! Did you know his rock layers even extend behind...

Farney Elementary Hosts the Big Canyon Balloon!

by Ginny | Mar 26, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, School Visits

CYPRESS, TEXAS – Despite a local chemical fire and a full moon, the kids at Farney Elementary were ready to learn when the Big Canyon Balloon came to spend the day! Why do we call him Rocky? Well, take a look at those sedimentary rock layers! Did you know his...

Sheridan Elementary Hosts the Big Canyon Balloon!

by Ginny | Mar 21, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, School Visits

KATY, TEXAS – SparkPoint Innovations had a blast with students at Sheridan Elementary School with Rocky the Big Canyon Balloon. We were just able to fit perfectly into your gym for a fun day of geology! Why do we call him Rocky? Well, take a look at those sedimentary...

Camelot Elementary Hosts the Big Canyon Balloon!

by Ginny | Mar 15, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, School Visits

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – What a fun welcome to the school day for the kids at Camelot Elementary – we so enjoyed the music being play at the front doors and the high fives on the way in! Love seeing kids’ days start that way! Nick so appreciated the help...
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On Friday, Bri and Orb visited the students of Man On Friday, Bri and Orb visited the students of Manz Elementary in Eau Claire. This was the last Wisconsin visit of the 2025-26 school year! Special thanks to the PTA for coordinating and funding our visit! #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #ThankYouPTA #HelloSummer
On Thursday, Deb and Rocky visited the students of On Thursday, Deb and Rocky visited the students of Mooneyham Elementary in Frisco ISD. This was our final Texas visit for the 2025-26 school year! Special thanks to the Mooneyham PTA for coordinating and funding the visit! @mooneyhamelemfisd @friscoschools @mooneyhampta #EarthScienceRocks #BigCanyonBalloon #ThankYouPTA #HelloSummer
Administrators and parent groups, are you looking Administrators and parent groups, are you looking for a way to show appreciation to your teachers in the '26-'27 school year? Consider arranging an in-school field trip for school - it saves teachers the headaches of busses, bagged lunches, and lost instructional time!  Reserve your date today and save $150!
Yesterday, Carrie and Orb visited the 2nd & 4th gr Yesterday, Carrie and Orb visited the 2nd & 4th grade students of Lilburn Elementary. Congratulations again to Ms. Mayo, who was our grand prize winner at GSTA and won this visit for her school. Special thanks to Dean Bendall of Bendall Properties whose generosity funded this visit! @lilburn_elem #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #WinnerWinner
We're excited to announce that we'll be at the @Ge We're excited to announce that we'll be at the @GeorgiaPTA Convention in just four weeks! We love working with PTA groups to bring our programs to their schools! #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTA #PTAConvention #GeorgiaPTA #PTAVendors #PTAEvents #PTAConvention2026 #InspireLeadAchieve #EveryChildOneVoice #CLT2026
We're now accepting reservations for visits during We're now accepting reservations for visits during the 2026-27 school year. Want to schedule a visit, but not sure WHEN? Here are some suggestions - let's celebrate together! #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #BigCanyonBalloon
Deb & Orb visited the student of Green Valley Elem Deb & Orb visited the student of Green Valley Elementary yesterday! Check out the PreK celebrating "J" Day by wearing their comfy jammies! #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo
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