Encouraging the students interest in geology, the Ohio SBU hosted students of Prospect School in Oberlin, Ohio for a rock-hunting quarry tour, field day and picnic lunch. A short day in the quarry exploring stone takes students on a geologic adventure that far surpasses anything that can be experienced in the classroom.
Sedimentary rock is among the most common rock on the surface of the planet.
Limestone is often very intriguing, for much of it contains fossils and all record stories about our planet's ever-changing environments. A little first-hand experience and good observational skills can open up a wide world of geology for students and remind them that quarries play an important role in urban environments. Teachers have found that it's a great field trip for the students and one that they look forward to each year. Since the school has visited in the past, students and teachers alike enjoy seeing the progress and changes at the quarry each year. The event creates a lasting memory for students.