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Hands on geology activities

Grades 7 - 10 Science

A series of hands-on experiments to explore topics in geology. Science Snacks are tabletop exhibits or explorations of natural phenomena that teachers or students can make using common, inexpensive, readily available materials.  Provided by the Exploratorium. 

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