Some websites that may be of interest:
Workshops at
William Holland and Wildacres
- William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, Young Harris, GA - http://www.lapidaryschool.org/
- Southeast Federation overview of William Holland - www.amfed.org/sfms/william-holland-retreat.html
- Wildacres Retreat, Little Switzerland, NC - http://www.wildacres.org/
- Eastern Federation overview of the Wildacres Retreat, workshop dates and classes: http://efmls-wildacres.org/
Reference Information
- Graves Mountain Presentation by John Whatley
- Rock & Gem Magazine - Leading magazine for the lapidary and mineral hobbyist
- Mindat.org - Worldwide mineral and locality database
- South Carolina Geological Survey
- Meteorites, Impacts & Mass Extinctions - Information from Tulane University
- Fossilguy.com - Fossil Hunting Sites and Information, Fossil Identification, and Fossil Trips.
Museums
- Tellus Science Museum (with Weinman Mineral Gallery) -Cartersville, GA
- Bob Campbell Geology Museum - Clemson University
- Fernbank Museum of
Natural History - Atlanta, GA
Links for Educators - Printable Sheet with Full Descriptions
- Geologic Time Scale
- The Virtual Fossil Museum
- USGS Educational Resources for Secondary Grades (7-12)
- Lesson Plans and resources for all grade levels
- Fossil Finder - identify and date fossils
- Mineral Education Coalition - minerals database with photos and info; Mining and mineral resources for grades K-12
- Mining Association of South Carolina
- My Mineral Collection, Quartz Page
- Mini Me Geology
- Geology.about.com - Comprehensive site for teachers and students in grades 5-12
- Guide to rocks, minerals and gemstones
- Rocks for Kids
- Lesson Plan on Rock Observations - grade K-2
- Educational Resources for Grades K-16 from Kentucky Geological Survey
- Educational Resources from South Carolina Geological Survey, meets SC academic standards. Free classroom posters
- Educational Resources from US Georgia Geological Survey. Grades K-6, 7-12 and undergraduate
- Dinosaurs for Kids
- More Dinosaurs for Kids
- Dinosaur Games for Kids from PBSKids
- Enchanted Learning Dinosaurs
- Marmarth Research Foundation in the Hell Creek Formation of North Dakota - Field Program
- Science Kids - Geology for Kids
- Kids Stuff - from The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society
- The Dynamic Earth - interactive, multimedia website covering four topic areas: 1) Gems and Minerals, 2) Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes, 3) Rocks and Mining, and 4) The Solar System
- Rock around the World - information on rocks from Arizona State University
- Diamond Dan Publications - Colorful, low-cost, fun and educational booklets for children about minerals and crystals.
Clubs
- Augusta Gem and Mineral Society
- Columbia Gem and Mineral Society
- Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club
Other Links
- Rock and Lapidary Shops Directory - Shops in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
- McRocks.com - Mike & Chrissy Streeter's website on Rocks, Gems, Minerals & More
- Rockhounding Arkansas - info on mineral collecting in AR, especially quartz
- Fossilguy.com
- Meteorites, Impacts and Mass Extinctions - from Tulane University
- Starting a Geology Club
- Aiken Gem, Mineral and Fossil Society
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