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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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Bri and Orb had a fantastic visit with the K-6th g Bri and Orb had a fantastic visit with the K-6th grade students of Laurentian Elementary in Eveleth, MN on Monday. Special thanks to the PTA for funding the visit! @rockridgewolverines #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #ThankYouPTA
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