REMEMBER
Our
Mineral and Gem Show
is October 21-22

BELOW you will find
Helpful links about the badge program and more!

American Federation Links

Badge Program

Here is a link about
How to start a rock collection

I know we are Californians however the following link has some great resources about Rocks and Minerals
Click Here to visit a wonderful resource

Mrs. Bilyeu
Email Mrs. Bilyeu

Return to El Dorado Mineral and Gem

Next Meeting
September 19th
6:00  to 7:30
Topic:
Druzy and Crystals

• Bring a rock from your collection too!
  
• Bring your folders if you are earning badges
  
• Project is

GROWING CRYSTALS

Our new location for our meetings is the
Senior Center off of Spring St. Placerville, CA
Just enter through the main door and follow the hall on the left then turn right
We will meet in the room beside the lapidary room.  Parents or an adult needs to attend the meeting with the junior.

We enjoyed Agate cookies too.

click the image above to learn about agates

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GO TO THIS LINK TO EXPLORE MINERALS FOUND IN OUR HOMES
www.mineralogy4kids.org/minerals-your-house

Trackstars for Juniors

Click on any trackstar below to visit websites to help with your study of Rocks and Minerals and just to have fun!
 
Rock Your World

Earth Science

Caves and How They From

Fossils

Here is a wonderful video about how petrified wood is made!
Video Link

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Agate sun catchers were our August project

You can make "Rock Candy" at home here is the link! Remember to have an adult help you with this project!
Rock Candy link

"Success is happiness in your heart because you made the effort to do you best" 
John Wooden