We've been studying geology: rocks, minerals, fossils, and caves. So today seemed the perfect day to go spelunking (cave exploring), especially since it was six degrees outside this morning, but inside the cave it was a balmy fifty-four. We spent about an hour exploring Echo Dell Indian Echo Caverns with a knowledgeable tour guide, and then spent some time inside the gift shop which had a great collection of rocks, minerals and fossils.
After our explorations, each of us chose a bag filled with sand and treasures. These included a treasure bag, a gemstone bag, and a fossil bag. Once we got back to school, we used collanders and water to find our treasures. I thought there would maybe only be a few in each bag, but I was pleasantly surprised. 
a treasure bag (above)
a fossil bag (above and below)
