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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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Every state is now back in school, so it's time to Every state is now back in school, so it's time to meet the team! Maybe we're biased, but we're pretty sure the best teachers in the world work with us. First up, let's spotlight our teachers in the southern states! #BestTeachers #MeetOurTeachers #BacktoSchool #EarthScienceRocks
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