The Houston Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS)
provides kids with a wealth of fun, earth science-based educational
activities at its annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil
Show. This year’s show will be held September 24-26
at the Humble Civic Center.
Friday, September 24, is Kids’ Day. Students will be
challenged to complete age-appropriate earth science activities
designed by HGMS’s Youth Education Committee to support
the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standardized
test. They also can learn excavating techniques in the Dino
Dig simulated fossil hunt or visit the Youth Area for educational
activities demonstrating properties of various rocks and minerals.
Many educational activities continue throughout HGMS show
weekend. In addition to student activities, visitors of all
ages will enjoy the five-foot head of “Stan,”
a replica of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skull ever found;
a chemistry experiment station; a fluorescent mineral booth,
and
Fall Council Meeting
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
will haves it Fall Council Meeting on Saturday,
October 16 at Camp Agnes Arnold in Conroe.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting
will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Adults and Girl
Scouts, ages 14 and older, are invited to attend.
Note to delegates:
The attendance of Council delegates at Council
meetings is of the upmost importance. Council
business cannot be carried out unless elected
delegates or their alternate are present from
a majority of the service units. For a service
unit to be represented, delegates must be on time. |
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beautiful gem, mineral, and fossil exhibits. HGMS members
also provide lapidary demonstrations of jewelry-making, along
with expert (and free!) identification of gems, minerals,
and fossils.
“Earth Science education is a primary goal of our show
(and club) and we’re proud to have hosted lots of Girl
Scouts at the 2003 show - actually more Girl Scouts than Boy
Scouts participated in last year’s Scout program,”
said Elizabeth Sheehy, 2004 HGMS Show Committee. “We’re
still growing and improving our Scout program and hope to
see lots of Girl Scouts at this year’s show.”HGMS
is offering its Scout program for girls and boys again this
year. The Girl Scout workshop meets requirements for a Girl
Scout Rock Merit Badge. Workshops will be offered every hour
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and every hour from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
 Scout
classes last about 1 and one half hours and include presentation,
touch carts, and access to materials and experts at show.
Scouts will begin their own mineral collection as well as
learn about: the three types of rocks, basic properties of
minerals, field methods and safety, uses of minerals, and
what a fossil is. Review your badge requirements and bring
your Girl Scout handbook! The Scout badge program is free
with show admission. Workshops are limited to 25 Scouts per
session. Reservations are required and placement is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Call 713-639-4724 to reserve your place.
Reservations will be confirmed.
With more than 40 gem, jewelry, bead, mineral, lapidary, and
fossil dealers, the show features something for everyone.
Tickets are good for all three days of the show and cost
just $5 for adults and $3 for students, teachers, and seniors.
Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Girl
Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Parking is free.
The Humble Civic Center is located at 8233 Will Clayton Parkway
in Humble (one mile east of Highway 59N at Will Clayton Parkway,
just north of Beltway 8). For more information, visit the
HGMS Web site at www.hgms.org. |