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The best way to learn about the geologic history of Hiddenite, NC is by visiting the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center at the Lucas Mansion and exploring the surrounding area, including Emerald Hollow (the only operating emerald mine in the country that is open to the public) and Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area (where you can appreciate some of the magnificent geology that has yielded valuable gems). Other than visiting in person and browsing this website, below are materials you can download to prepare for your visit or follow it up.
How much do you know about minerals? Crossword Puzzle (Download and print)
For K-12 Teachers
For K-12 Teachers
Rocks and Minerals of North Carolina (Science):
Rocks and Minerals of North Carolina (Science):
The following materials for teaching about rocks and minerals of Hiddenite and North Carolina in general are provided to you for download free of charge. You can use them with your own rock and mineral samples or you can borrow the full loaner kits from the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center. Please contact the Director of Education at the center for more information or questions (https://www.hiddenitearts.org/contact/)
Simplified map of the geologic regions of NC with some examples of rocks. Students find the specific rock samples and place them on the right spot. Suggested: print as 11x17 and laminate for work in groups.
Blank rock cycle diagram for students to use with physical rocks. Two versions: one with names of processes/ steps included, the other with all blanks. Suggested: Print one version on white paper, the other on a different color paper and laminate them back to back to be able to reuse.
Student handout and teacher key that can serve as a follow up/ assessment to the blank rock cycle diagrams above.
This pdf includes the teacher instructions and handouts for the Mineral Frenzy lesson (geared towards, and aligned with 4th grade standards, but can be used at the 6th-8th grade levels as well). Covers the main concepts around minerals such as: what everyday materials are made of minerals/ come from rocks and how different minerals are identified. Includes all supplementary materials including:
Student handout to go along with the "Are they made of rock?" activity described in the Mineral Frenzy lesson plan above. Students receive a bag of everyday objects and they have to determine whether if they are made of materials that come from rocks.
Student handout that goes with the Mineral Tests activity included in the Mineral Frenzy lesson above. You can recreate the activity if you have similar minerals available in your classroom or are able to borrow one of the loaner kits at the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center.
Can be used for fun, or as a review or assessment of students' understanding of common minerals.
The History of Hiddenite (Language Arts):
The History of Hiddenite (Language Arts):
A Brilliant Speck of Green
A Brilliant Speck of Green
Borrow the Puppets Loaner Box
Request a puppet show for your class or group
"A Brilliant Speck of Green" script for puppet show (could also be turned into a play!)
List of characters
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