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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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We're excited to announce that we'll be at the 119 We're excited to announce that we'll be at the 119th Ohio PTA Convention in just four weeks! We love working with PTA groups to bring our programs to their schools! @ohio_pta #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTA #PTAConvention #PTA #OhioPTA
Deer Park ISD Week, day 6: Deb & Rocky visited the Deer Park ISD Week, day 6: Deb & Rocky visited the 4th & 5th grade students of Fairmont Elementary on Thursday. Here are some fabulous 4th graders showing us that weathering breaks rock! Thanks again to the generosity of the Deer Park Education Foundation for making our visit possible! @dpisd @dpisd_fe #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks #DeerParkISD
Carrie, Kache, and Orb visited the 6th grade stude Carrie, Kache, and Orb visited the 6th grade students of Sandy Springs Charter Middle in Fulton County yesterday. We love working with 6th grade students and teachers! @fultoncoschools #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks
Deer Park ISD Week, day 5: Deb & Rocky visited the Deer Park ISD Week, day 5: Deb & Rocky visited the ALL of the students of JP Dabbs Elementary on Wednesday. Here's Rocky all flattened out and ready to pack up at the end of the day. Thanks again to the generosity of the Deer Park Education Foundation for making our visit possible! @dpisd @dpisd_de #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks #DeerParkISD
A very happy birthday to our MN lead teacher, Rudy A very happy birthday to our MN lead teacher, Rudy Ford. Have a great day, Rudy!
Deer Park ISD Week, day 4: Deb & Rocky visited the Deer Park ISD Week, day 4: Deb & Rocky visited the 4th & 5th grade students of San Jacinto Elementary on Tuesday. Thanks again to the generosity of the Deer Park Education Foundation for making our visit possible! @dpisd @dpisd_sje #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks #DeerParkISD
On Friday, the Carolinas Crew visited the students On Friday, the Carolinas Crew visited the students of Friedberg Elementary in Davidson County Schools. Every grade level did a great job of being engaged and participating! Special thanks to the Friedberg PTO for funding the visit! @davidsoncountyschoolsnc #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTO
On Thursday, the Carolinas Crew visited with the 6 On Thursday, the Carolinas Crew visited with the 6th grade students of North Rowan Middle in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Some folks from NC DPI also popped into the gym to admire Orb and learn more about how schools can utilize Title I funds to cover the visit. @rowansalisburyschools ncpublicschools #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks
Congratulations to the raffle winners from the Sci Congratulations to the raffle winners from the Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) 2026 Science Symposium! #EarthScienceRocks #WinnerWinner #SECO2026
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