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Gem Mountain

Located in close proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Hickory, North Carolina, Gem Mountain features a variety of precious stones for your group to discover. The site offers tours of the new Hoot Owl Mine, as well as the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine. Groups can head over to the flume to receive two-gallon buckets filled with several gemstones including aquamarine, emerald, moonstones, garnet, citrine, ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others for panning. Complimentary stone inspections conducted by experienced staff are available. All gems collected can be taken home. Educational programs are available to supplement school, scout, homeschool, and camp field trips.

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Hrs: Vary by season.

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Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

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ABOUT

Gem Mountain

Located in close proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Hickory, North Carolina, Gem Mountain features a variety of precious stones for your group to discover. The site offers tours of the new Hoot Owl Mine, as well as the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine. Groups can head over to the flume to receive two-gallon buckets filled with several gemstones including aquamarine, emerald, moonstones, garnet, citrine, ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others for panning. Complimentary stone inspections conducted by experienced staff are available. All gems collected can be taken home. Educational programs are available to supplement school, scout, homeschool, and camp field trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Gem Mountain

Located in close proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Hickory, North Carolina, Gem Mountain features a variety of precious stones for your group to discover. The site offers tours of the new Hoot Owl Mine, as well as the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine. Groups can head over to the flume to receive two-gallon buckets filled with several gemstones including aquamarine, emerald, moonstones, garnet, citrine, ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others for panning. Complimentary stone inspections conducted by experienced staff are available. All gems collected can be taken home. Educational programs are available to supplement school, scout, homeschool, and camp field trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Gem Mountain

Located in close proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Hickory, North Carolina, Gem Mountain features a variety of precious stones for your group to discover. The site offers tours of the new Hoot Owl Mine, as well as the Brushy Creek Aquamarine Mine. Groups can head over to the flume to receive two-gallon buckets filled with several gemstones including aquamarine, emerald, moonstones, garnet, citrine, ruby, amethyst, sapphire and others for panning. Complimentary stone inspections conducted by experienced staff are available. All gems collected can be taken home. Educational programs are available to supplement school, scout, homeschool, and camp field trips.

contact info

Hrs: Vary by season.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Cave & Mine Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

In history, caves have been used as shelter, as canvases for cave paintings, for rituals, and for food and weapons storage. In addition to historical relevance, caves also have unique geological features. On your tour be on the lookout for crystals, pools of water, stalagmites, and stalactites.

Mines are filled with useful materials that we use today. Coal is used to create electricity. Gold is used in the making of computers and jewelry. Limestone is used to make sidewalks and statues and monuments. Gypsum is used to make wallboards and plaster which is used in the construction of homes. Ask your tour guides about what the processes are like for mining each of these resources. How long does it take? What do each of these look like in their raw state?

View Lesson Plan>>