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Saturday Morning Rock Hunt

Kentucky’s geological history

Grade Levels:: 4-8
Length:: 15 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Program Schedule and Streaming Links:: See Below

In this video produced by KET’s own Dave Shuffett, host of Kentucky Life, and the KYANA Geological Society, students learn about earth science concepts especially as they relate to Kentucky’s own rich geological history. They also discover some of the fun, educational benefits of joining a rock club. Led by a student host, viewers tag along on a rock hunt where they learn from members of the geological society (including Dave, who is a member) about the rock cycle, fossils, rocks and minerals and their uses and other related topics. Students see spectacular examples of mineral and fossil specimens including our state’s own unique and beautiful Kentucky Agate.

Program of Studies:
Physical Science: Structure and Transformation of Matter
Earth/Space Science: The Earth and the Universe
Biological Science: Biological Change

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2012/13 KETKY Program Schedule

: KET's Dave Shuffett, a student co-host, and members of the Kentuckiana Geological Society explore Kentucky rock formations in search of fossils, minerals, and interesting rock specimens. Along the way, they also introduce a variety of earth science topics, including the cycle of rock formation and erosion; how fossils are created; and the uses people make of various minerals, including the brilliantly colored Kentucky agate.; Watch online

This video is also available on KET EncycloMedia.

The schedule listed here includes only airings on the KETKY channel. See the complete Saturday Morning Rock Hunt broadcast schedule for airings on all KET channels.

Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.1	Nature of Scientific Activity
2.2	Patterns
2.4	Models and Scale
2.6	Changes Over Time
2.33	Community Health Systems

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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