Science Experiment: Water Filter Activity
Water Filter Activity Learn about aquifers and watersheds with this activity! The earth has layers of different rocks and minerals to help filter the water. … Read More
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Science Experiment: Sweet Sedimentary Rock
Sweet Sedimentary Rock Learn about sedimentary rock and the different layers of rock. Cave of the Mounds is within limestone rock. In one room we … Read More
Science Experiment: Stream Table
Stream Table Get ready to learn more about geology, erosion, and rivers within landscapes. Here at Cave of the Mounds, we are on the side … Read More
Craft Time: Gem Suncatcher
Gem Suncatcher This activity is just fun! You will make a suncatcher using glue and some translucent rocks! You will need: Lids to Plastic Yogurt … Read More
Craft Time: Stalactite and Stalagmite Paint Drips
Stalactite and Stalagmite Paint Drips Here’s an activity that families can do to dive deeper into the work of speleothems or cave formations. Inside a … Read More
Science Experiment: Sinkholes in a Cup
Sinkholes in a Cup Sinkholes are found all over the area here at Cave of the Mounds but don’t be worried, our sinkholes don’t sink … Read More
Science Experiment: Erosion with Chalk and Vinegar
Erosion with Chalk and Vinegar This activity will talk about three components erosion, caves, and the rock cycle, which are vital to Cave of the … Read More
Science Experiment: Create Your Own Sugar Cube Cave
Create Your Own Sugar Cube Cave Adapted from Exploring Caves and Karst – A Cave and Karst Curriculum (American Cave Conservation Association, Inc.) There are … Read More
Cave Adventure: Exploring Caves in Your House
Exploring Caves in Your House Also, check out our “Headlamp and Flashlight” activity! If you don’t want to build a cave fort, an easy way … Read More
Cave Adventure: Headlamp and Flashlight
Headlamp and Flashlight Also check out our “Caving at Home” activity! Ready to make your headlamp and flashlight using household materials! It’s super simple but … Read More