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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

The Case of the Sparkly Mineral

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Media

Education For Kids, Kids & Family

4.32.8K Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2017

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

"How are minerals made?" "What makes rocks sparkly?" Mary Lou and Tilly are curious about minerals, the chemical compounds that make up rocks! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Field Museum in Chicago! Collections manager Jim Holstein opens cabinets containing some of the most exceptional minerals in the world. Find out how scientists have classified minerals for hundreds of years, and why some minerals glow in the dark. Do you have a rock collection? Or any kind of collection? How do you organize, or "classify" it? Check out photos and videos from our tour on the blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com Want to support Tumble, and hear your name on the show? Pledge on our Patreon campaign at patreon.com/tumblepodcast! We LOVE our supporters.

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0:00.0

It's getting toward the end of the year, but we're already looking forward to new things.

0:04.4

We have a lot of exciting stuff in store for next year, especially for teachers, because there's some of our favorite people.

0:13.4

Most of my best friends. That's really true.

0:17.0

And we want to give you a little preview now.

0:20.5

Right now we're setting up Skype calls with classrooms.

0:23.9

Even though we're all the way in Barcelona, we'll come to your classroom virtually.

0:30.4

And we can talk about all kinds of different things, your favorite episodes, podcasting, or whatever you prefer.

0:36.6

This is a chance to be a part of a real live experiment.

0:41.5

And you are...

0:42.7

And we're looking to try some things out.

0:44.2

We'll treat you very nicely, don't worry.

0:46.0

I actually zoomed my favorite animal.

0:48.1

We're planning on doing a lot more educational events next year, and we're looking to try some things out and get your feedback.

0:57.2

Our hypothesis is that you'll like it.

1:00.5

To sign up, just fill out the form that's on the Get Involved section of our website at tumblepodcast.org.

1:08.4

We also want to let you know that anyone who wants to order t-shirts before Christmas should do so before December 15th.

1:16.4

That's the very latest you can order them and make sure they get there by Christmas Day.

1:21.0

You also might choose to pledge to support us at the $10 level on Patreon, and then you get a t-shirt included, as well as add free access to our shows,

1:30.9

and all sorts of wonderful music that I post regularly, including a song about cats.

1:36.7

It is a great song that will get stuck in your head in a good way.

1:40.2

You could also join these wonderful people.

1:45.2

Alex Holland, Todd Braggden from Bedford, New Hampshire, and Asher Angle for his birthday.

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