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Kids GeoZone

Welcome to the CGS Kids GeoZone! This site is dedicated to students having fun while learning about the geosciences. Parents and teachers will find activities and links of interest here as well. The California Geological Survey supports and encourages your participation in our quest to expand the resources on these pages. Please send any comments or suggestions regarding the CGS Kids GeoZone to the CGS Webmaster.

Activities

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Coffee Ground "Fossils"
Create your own fossils to display

bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Crystal Garden
Watch crystals grow!
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Do Rocks Last Forever?
The weathering process in rocks
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Earthquake Word Search
A fun word search activity
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Egg Tectonics
Description of plate tectonics using eggs
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Another fun word search activity
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Make Your Own Volcano
Make a volcano at home or school!
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) Shake, Rattle and Liquefy
This activity shows how liquefaction occurs
bullet.gif (15548 bytes) What's this Bike Made Of?
Shows the variety of minerals that make up a bicycle.
 

Links for Kids

Links for Teachers and Parents