Distance Learning Education

Virtual Presentations

The Division of Minerals is now conducting virtual presentations in classrooms across Nevada.  If you would like to schedule a virtual presentation, please contact either the Las Vegas or Carson City Education Contact.The Division of Minerals is now conducting virtual presentations in classrooms across Nevada.

Distance Learning Videos

• A General Overview on Earth's Geologic History, Evolution, and the Geologic History of Nevada (for 3rd grade and up) - updated 01/22/2021
• The Basics of Mineral Identification (for 6th grade and up)
• Geologist Career Presentation (5 minutes)
• Igneous Rocks (for 3rd grade and up)
• Metamorphic Rocks (for 3rd grade and up)
• Minerals Education Series - Part 1 (for ages 9 and up)
• Minerals Education Series - Part 2 (for ages 9 and up)
• Mining in Nevada (for 4th grade and up)
  • Activity PDF
  • Mining Activity Interactive Map
  • Mining in Nevada Survey
  • Mining Survey Interactive Map
• Ore Deposits an Overview (for high school and up)
• The Rock Cycle (for 2nd grade and up)
• Sedimentary Rocks (for 3rd grade and up)
• Some Rocks (for ages 3 and up)
• Painting Rocks (for preschool, pre-K and K)
• Talking With Fossils (for ages 3 and up)
• Weathering & Erosion Part 1 (for 2nd grade and up)
  • Worksheet for Weathering & Erosion Part 1
• Weathering & Erosion Part 2 (for 2nd grade and up)
  • Worksheet for Weathering & Erosion Part 2
• Weathering & Erosion Part 3 (for 2nd grade and up)
  • Worksheet for Weathering & Erosion Part 3