Join Austin Gem and Mineral Society for
GEM CAPERS
Education Day
2008

The Austin Gem and Mineral Society would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your class to our annual gem and mineral show, GEM CAPERS. On Friday, October 24, 2008 the Austin Gem and Mineral Society will open its annual GEM CAPERS at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, in Austin, Texas. This opening day has always been especially important for introducing the youth of the area to the world of rocks, fossils, gems and minerals. We invite you to bring your class to this event as an earth science field trip. Friday at the Austin Gem and Mineral Society annual gem and mineral show is designated as Education Day.

Be sure to register early to be assured of a spot—attendance is limited due to the limited space within the Palmer Events Center.

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER  24, 2008
WHERE: PALMER EVENTS CENTER
TIME: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

STUDENTS WILL...

• Be able to see mineral specimens almost as large as they are
• Be able to participate in the “Quest for Knowledge” And receive a prize upon completion!
• Watch “rough” gems as they are transformed into dazzling gem stones
• Watch as a rough piece of agate rock is transformed into a beautiful cab
• Be able to watch skilled artists make jewelry, chain maille and glass beads
• See collections of minerals and fossils

TEACHERS RECEIVE...

• Multidisciplinary TEKS-based activities
• “Quest for Knowledge” for each student to complete during the show
  
  Quest for Knowledge Kindergarten & 1st Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 2nd & 3rd Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 4th Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 5th Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 6th & 7th Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 8th Grade
  
  Quest for Knowledge 9th thru 12th Grade
  
  
• FREE admission into the show if preregistered
  
  

SOME FUN CLASS ACTIVITIES...

        Texas Dinosaurs Wordsearch

        GEM & MINERAL WORDSEARCH

crystal form models  

REMEMBER...

October 10, 2008 is the dealine for registration. Please return your group's registration form to The Austin Gem and Mineral Society by October 10, 2008 to ensure a timeslot for you and your students. Click here for the registration form. We can’t wait to meet you and your class!

The registration form is in PDF format.  
You will need Adobe Reader to view it. If you do not have this program, click here to download it for free. 
If you have problems with Adobe simply select all information from PDF (Control A) Copy all information (Control C) and paste in email.  You will then be able to enter class information.