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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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On this Valentine's Day, Deb, Orb, Luna, and George LOVED spending time with the students of Davis Elementary in Plano ISD. Special thanks to the PTA for funding the visit! @Plano_Schools #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks #TeamPlanoISD

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Deb and Rocky loved taking a ferry to a barrier island to visit the students of Olsen Elementary! Special thanks to the Port Aransas Education Foundation for funding today's visit! @PortAransasISD @FoundationPort #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks

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Deb and Orb finished off their 2024-25 school year Deb and Orb finished off their 2024-25 school year with a visit to the students of Travis Primary in Sulphur Springs ISD. Special thanks to the SSISD Education Foundation for providing the funding for yesterday's visit! @sswcats #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks
Shanika, Eric, and Rocky spent their Thursday with Shanika, Eric, and Rocky spent their Thursday with the students of Bonaire Elementary in Houston County SD. A special thank you to the PTO for funding the visit and sharing these great photos! @besptowildcats #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTO
Deb and Orb spent the day with the students of Jan Deb and Orb spent the day with the students of Janice Stahly Scott Elementary in Frisco ISD. A special thank you to the PTA for funding the visit and for covering the 9 large window arches to provide their students with the best experience possible! @scott_elementary @friscoschools @scott_elementary_pta #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTA
Deb and Orb had a great visit with the students of Deb and Orb had a great visit with the students of Corinth Elementary in Lake Dallas ISD today. @ldfalcons #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks
The Carolinas Crew visited the students of Provide The Carolinas Crew visited the students of Providence Spring Elementary in CMS today. All of the groups were very attentive and had great answers to their questions. Here are some highlights from the day! @pserockets #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks
Yesterday, Deb and Rocky visited the students of R Yesterday, Deb and Rocky visited the students of Regina-Howell Elementary in Beaumont ISD. Special thanks to the PTA for sponsoring the visit and to the school for sharing these photos! @beaumontisd #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTA
Yesterday, the Carolinas Crew visited A.T. Allen E Yesterday, the Carolinas Crew visited A.T. Allen Elementary. After a wonderful school day visit, they offered science night stations as part of the school's multicultural festival! @atallenelem @cabcoschools #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks #ScienceNight
Shanika and Rocky spent yesterday with the student Shanika and Rocky spent yesterday with the students of Greene County Elementary. They had a blast teaching the PreK-4th grade students about weathering, erosion, and deposition! @gcss_tigers #BigCanyonBalloon #EarthScienceRocks
Deb and Orb had a fantastic time with the students Deb and Orb had a fantastic time with the students of La Grange Elementary yesterday! Deb was able to capture this rarely seen angle of Orb. Thank you to the school for sharing the rest of these photos and to the PTO for funding the visit! @la_grangeles #OrbitEarthExpo #EarthScienceRocks #ThankYouPTO
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