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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...

Orbit Earth Expo Visits Brandywine Elementary

by Robin Mosley | Oct 11, 2022 | Orbit Earth Expo, School Visits

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA – SparkPoint Innovations had a great time bringing Orbit Earth Expo to the students of Brandywine Elementary in Alpharetta, Georgia last week! After Carrie taught her lesson today, one student said to her “You really love your job, don’t you?!” and...

Orbit Earth Expo Visits River Trail Middle!

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...

Welch Elementary Hosts Orbit Earth Expo!

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...

State Bridge Crossing Elementary Hosts the Big Canyon Balloon!

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...
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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
This week, we want to celebrate the teachers who b This week, we want to celebrate the teachers who bring The Big Canyon Balloon and Orbit Earth Expo to life for students across the country. Last up is Deon Mack, our Georgia BCB teacher! He's been with us since March! #TeacherAppreciation Week #BigCanyonBalloon
This week, we want to celebrate the teachers who b This week, we want to celebrate the teachers who bring The Big Canyon Balloon and Orbit Earth Expo to life for students across the country. Next up is Mr. Out of This World, Terrence Parson, our North & South Carolina OEE teacher! He's been with us since March! #TeacherAppreciation Week #OrbitEarthExpo
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