Learning about rocks and minerals

— After weeks of studying materials that make up the earth, Mrs. Hill’s third and fourth grade classes were ready for a field trip. They left Ozark Adventist School on Thursday afternoon and visited the Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society. Dean and Ruby Shafer hosted the event. Dean Shafer discussed the different kinds of rock with the students and showed them specimens of minerals and crystals. He also showed them the tools used to cut and polish the rocks.

The students enjoyed seeing and learning about the beautifully cut and polished stones.

School News, Pages 14 on 11/17/2010