PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. THIS PROGRAM CLOSES REGISTRATION DECEMBER 27. The sky is falling, the sky is falling! Visit our extensive meteorite display in the Weinman Mineral Gallery including the story of the Cartersville Meteorite. Learn what a tektite is and how they form. Fifth and sixth graders will investigate the properties and characteristics of meteoroids, meteors, meteorites, meteor-wrongs, and tektites. Program will run for two hours.  30 minutes - gallery time Learn the story about the Cartersville Meteorite Discuss and view the various classifications of meteorites Define tektite and learn about the various tektite forms  30 minutes – lab Define a rock vs. mineral as well as a meteorite Participate in hands-on investigations of various types of meteorite, meteor-wrong and tektite specimens Demonstrate, discuss, and experience uses of various minerals included in meteorites  30 minutes – Gem Panning and Careers in Geology information  30 minutes – Store, Foucault pendulum & Apatosaurus  Take home items – Keep the gemstones that you find at the Gem Panning