Rocky Mountain Geotour
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MineralsEd is partnering with BC MEMPR Regional Geologist Fiona Katay and Kootenay fossil collector and Cranbrook History Centre Director Guy Santucci, for a full day geology field trip across the southern Rocky Mountains from Cranbrook to Elko. Outcrop stops will highlight the main geologic elements of the Rocky Mountains in SE BC that record how the rocks formed and how they have been deformed and moved during mountain building.
You will see examples of classic large-scale features in the Rocky Mountain fold-and-thrust belt, as well as a variety of sedimentary rock types, from marine and terrestrial environments and ranging in age from Precambrain to Pleistocene. By "reading" the rocks and structures, Fiona and Guy will outline the geological history of this dynamic belt.
This is an excellent field experience for everyone who teaches topics in Earth Science at any grade level and wishes to incorporate place-based learning. There will be many opportunities to collect rocks and fossils for your classroom teaching.
Tentative Schedule:
Depart Cranbrook: 8:00 am from Mount Baker Secondary (1410 Baker St.); Return: ~4:00pm
Transportation: Bus transportation from Cranbrook will be provided.
Consideration: This is an outdoor field trip that involves some walking. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy and comfortable shoes. Bring a camera, notebook and hand lens. There will be opportunities to collect samples, so bring a backpack (+ plastic bags) for your samples.
Lunch: Bring a bag lunch, plus the snacks and drinks you will need for the day.
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MineralsEd is an educational organization operating in British Columbia that is dedicated to encouraging and supporting Earth science, mineral resources and mining education in school.
Our main roles are to support teachers in their development of classroom materials related to minerals, mining and geoscience, and to deliver workshops, field trips and other mineral-relevant learning opportunities for teachers and students.
Our goals are to foster a well-informed public through school education based on accurate and balanced minerals information, and to stimulate young peoples’ interest in minerals industry careers.