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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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We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Geo We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Georgia Science Teachers Association Conference in just four weeks! We love working with elementary and middle school science teachers! #EarthScienceRocks #GSTA #GSTACon26
If you're at the Field Trip Adventures Summer Reso If you're at the Field Trip Adventures Summer Resource Fair today, be sure to stop by and say hi to Bri & Orb! We love working with program planners for groups of all ages! @fieldtripadventures #EarthScienceRocks #SRF2026
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Summer Resource Fair
*January 13th, 2026
*Where: Base Camp 6202 Bloomington Road, Ft. Snelling
*When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Sci We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) 2026 Science Symposium in just four weeks! We love working with elementary and middle school science teachers! #EarthScienceRocks #SECO2026
We have exciting news for NC & SC - Rocky is comin We have exciting news for NC & SC - Rocky is coming to the Carolinas! We invite you to be part of this special opportunity to meet Rocky - our 15' x 40' canyon model. Want to know more? Comment below! #EarthScienceRocks #BigCanyonBalloon #RockyCarolinasTour2026
We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Fie We're excited to announce that we'll be at the Field Trip Adventures Summer Resource Fair in just four weeks! We love working with program planners for groups of all ages! @fieldtripadventures #EarthScienceRocks #SRF2026

Summer Resource Fair
*January 13th, 2026
*Where: Base Camp 6202 Bloomington Road, Ft. Snelling
*When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Still thinking about booking a visit for your scho Still thinking about booking a visit for your school? Here's what one principal had to say about Orbit Earth Expo. #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #TestimonialTuesdays
Deb and Orb spent Friday with the students of Fabr Deb and Orb spent Friday with the students of Fabra Elementary in Boerne ISD. Orb was honored to get a photo with Assistant Principal of the Day, Mr. Hill, and Principal of the Day, Mr. Winchell, as well as the Pre-K students. Shout out to the Fabra PTO for funding the visit! @fabrafalcons @boerneisd #EarthScienceRocks #OrbitEarthExpo #ThankYouPTO #FabraPTO
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