What's in the dirt near the Santa Catalinas?
Students will investigate the geological features of the Santa Catalinas. Specifically the phenomenon of Catalina Gneiss. Students will research the formation of the Tucson basin and Santa Catalinas. Using dirt samples from the area students will determine the percentage of magnetite in the soil. As an alternative option students can locate other minerals in the soil for example garnet.
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