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The Indian Mounds Rock And Mineral Club At Rogers Plaza

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1. Attend a Gem & Mineral Show such as the one sponsored by the Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club at Rogers Plaza on April 9-11. Hours are 9:30am-9pm Thursday and Friday, till 7pm on Sat. Plan at least 1 hour to browse through. Only bring what you can afford to spend (and think Christmas gifts).

a. How did you apply knowledge you’ve learned in this geology class while you toured the show?
I used my knowledge from class when I was looking at all the different rocks and minerals. I knew the difference between the sedimentary, metamorphic and the igneous rocks. The Gem Show was much more interesting because I knew what I was looking at. It gave the Show a whole new meaning and a better understanding of how wonderful every rock and mineral really are.

b. Describe at least one new thing about minerals or rocks or fossils you learned from the show.
One of the new things I learned was that many of the rocks and minerals I was looking at come from either Mexico or Arizona. I learned from the sells lady at the table I was looking at that Arizona is know as one of the richest rock and mineral zones in the world. I found that to be pretty cool. The woman also said you will never see anything more beautiful then an Arizona skyline with all the rocks. I want to go visit Arizona now. ☺

c. What was the most interesting exhibit/activity? Why was it interesting to you? (Please make this different than the answer to the previous question.)
The activity I love to do most is buying a

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