by Ginny | Apr 15, 2019 | School Visits
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA – SparkPoint Innovations had a blast with students at Woodland Middle School with Rocky the Big Canyon Balloon. Why do we call him Rocky? Well, take a look at those sedimentary rock layers! Even though his nickname is “Bacon,” the only...
by Ginny | Apr 15, 2019 | School Visits
DEER PARK, TEXAS – A big thank you to San Jacinto Elementary for inviting us to spend the day on your campus! We had so much fun sharing our models with you and really appreciated your excellent participation. What an amazing audience! We enjoyed your enthusiasm...
by Ginny | Apr 10, 2019 | Orbit Earth Expo, School Visits
JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA – SparkPoint Innovations had a great time bringing Orbit Earth Expo to the 6th graders at River Trail Middle School in Fulton County! We love seeing you all each year! Students were on the ball, solving mysteries of the solar system as they...
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...
by Ginny | Mar 29, 2019 | Orbit Earth Expo, School Visits
NEWNAN, GEORGIA – Welch Elementary students spent the day and a STEAM Night with Orbit Earth Expo, SparkPoint Innovations’ in-house astronomy experience. We enjoyed teaching grades K-5 today in grade level programs throughout the day! Students were on the...
by Ginny | Mar 29, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, Orbit Earth Expo, School Visits
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Oak Grove Elementary, a STEM certified school, hosted both the Big Canyon Balloon and Orbit Earth Expo for their students this week. Rocky the Big Canyon Balloon arrived on Tuesday with his sidekick teachers, Bailey and Amy. 1st, 3rd, 4th,...
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...
by Ginny | Mar 25, 2019 | Orbit Earth Expo, School Visits
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SparkPoint Innovations teachers Tracy and Anna were super excited to meet the 6th graders of Northeast Middle School! We had the best time exploring tectonic plates, travel, eclipses, moon phases, moon rotation, tides, scale, seasons,...
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...
by Ginny | Mar 21, 2019 | Big Canyon Balloon, School Visits
JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA – Rocky the Big Canyon Balloon set up for a day of geology fun for the 3rd and 5th graders of State Bridge Crossing Elementary on Wednesday. A big thanks to the SBCE PTA for sponsoring the programs through a mini-grant. Students spent their...
