Thank You Notes from Students
May 2008
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March 5th, 2008 Dennis Moore & Amy Burford These are some excerpts from the talk Dennis Moore presented to the 2nd grade classes of Club Elementary. Since it was my first class presentation to participate in, I was amazed at the questions and interest that these young children had for Dennis and I. I would encourage all members of the CCGS and CBGS to volunteer at the local schools to further the interest in Earth science and its future. It only took about 1 hour to make the presentation and yet I see from all the thank you notes that our visit will stay with these children for a long time to come. I like science and rocks. 1 rock was heavier than it look one day I found a fossil of a fish in my yard. Thanks for the rock and poster map. Nikolas Thank you for the rocks. My Mom and Dad did not know that you can make foil with red dirt and that we eat rocks cause we eat salt. My Mom said how do you know this stuff and I said from Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Amy taught me and my class. I now collect rocks. Mari Thank you for taking your time to talk to us, even though you don’t get paid for doing it and you are just volunteering. The rocks look like diamonds that you gave our class. Ashlynn Thank you Mr. Dennis and Miss Amy for everything. It really makes us happy to talk about rock and having a map that shows where mammoth walked. Science Rules! Maya Thanks you for the beautiful rocks and the Big Map. When I grow up I think I’m going to be a scientist just like you guys. I want to be a scientist because I want to discover lots of cool rocks. I enjoyed your volunteering for our school and just to teach us about all the different kinds of rocks. I hope you enjoyed teaching us. I would like it if you volunteered to com to our school again. Riviana Thank you for taking your time off of work for coming to show us rocks. Thank you for the “Fools Gold” rock you gave all of us. This was a really cool talk and I enjoyed hearing it. Science “Rocks”. Ariana Thank you for coming to our school. Maybe when I grow up I can be the thing that you are. That is so cool how you found all those rocks just write there and then. The rock that you gave me is so cool. I told my Mom that she eats rocks most everyday because salt is a rock. I asked her if we can go camping to go find some rocks and she said maybe. Samantha |
April 2008
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You taught me a lot, but not just geology. You taught me some latin and how to take notes Peter Now when I am up in Colorado this summer, I wont pass up a rock—but I will take my time and examine each one. William I had no earthly idea that baby power was made from rocks. I also loved how you told us different ways to say Salt. Like Halite, sodium chloride and well rocks. Halle After hearing your speech, I want to be a geologist. Elena I learned that ‘ig’ means fire in Latin. And ‘zoo’ means animals. And ‘geo’ means earth and ‘logy’ means study. So ‘igology’ must mean fire study. Elliott Since you showed us that map I find it interesting that I’ve been to so many places that I could find dinosaur bones and didn’t even know it. Brett Just yesterday I was swing on a hamick when all of a sudden it spilt in half and I landed ona bunch of rocks and minerals. But instead of crying, I pulled one out of my foot and examined it. I found it fastenating how it was jagged and not smooth. Charley From your visit, I now know there is rocks in my milk. Thank you. Abbas Before you came I didn’t know there were maps that told us how old land was. Peter I wonder what else rocks could tell us. Jalrare I learned a lot about rocks from the moment I got into the room from the moment I got out. Sasha Thanks for the rock you gave us. It will make a fine addition to my collection. Walter I put the rock you gave me in my pencil bag so everytime I look in my pencil bag I remember the presentation. Gabrielle Your presentation made Geology have a strong effect on me. Julian |
April 2008
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March 2008
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Thank you for coming and teaching us about geology. I learned that geology is a latin word and the Calcium comes from a rock called calcite. Now that I know what geology is, I have gotten more into Earth Science. Mabey when I go to college, I could take a class in geology too. Madeline R I learned that Salt is a rock. I learned that cow’s have 4 tummy’s. I learned that calcium is a rock. Now I learned my Z, Y, X’s won’t you sing with me. Lauren I learned that I am a rock eater. And I learned about that cool map. Danielle I learned that salt is actually a rock, which was way cool, by the way. I also learned how to read an awesome geological map. I had no idea Lake California was 1.5 millions years old. Paige Two things I learned: our teeth are rocks and cows have 4 stomachs Lyndsay I learned that lava rocks come from a volcano. Brooke I’m a rock eater. Gold never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever rusts. Robet Thank you for that AWESOME presentation. I learned that salt is a rock and that there is a mineral in milk! Zachary I could hardly believe it when u said calcium is actually a rock and our teeth are made of it. Ryan And another thing is learned was that salt is made of 2 types of poisons. Joko B. I learned many things—like copper is green and that salt is really rock Nikita I learned that there used to be a lake in the middle of California. Kristian Earth is a huge rock. Tyler |
January 2008
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I did not know that ‘Geol’ meant ‘Earth and ‘logy’ meant ‘study’ and ‘zoo’ meant animals. I did not know that Florida was young and New York was old. Melaenna I really liked the Map. I leanred aobut how young and old places are. I learned about the colors of the rainbow and I learned some Latin. Alex The lesson made me interested in being a geologuist and thanks for bringing the map Brianna I can’t believe that salt is actually a rock and that my glasses are made from oil. Thanks for giving us the piece of rose quartz. Roberto I especially liked it when you told us that the Statue of Liberty was made of copper and I liked when you showed me and Alex where the dinosaurs lived on the map. Jesse I was amazed to learn that the Statue of Liberty is made of Copper. Now, I know why it is green. I liked it when you showed us what the colors meant on the map. I had a very good time. Brandon I did not know that copper gets green Miranda I really enjoyed saying the alphabet backwards to you. I never knew that the Statue of Liberty was made out of copper Jade I liked the way you did the lesson it was the most coolest thing I ever saw. I really can’t exsplan one of them becaus I liked it all. You are a cool geologest. David |
November 2007
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…but my favorite part of the lesson was when you showed us the map and told us how to read it. It looks really cool. Jessyker Orange Grove 5th The most important thing I learned was that you can tell from the map how old a fossil is. I really liked the map. Sarai Orange Grove 5th One interesting thing that you told us was that I enjoyed is the 18,000 years ago global warming started. Another thing is that when you told us that 11,000 years ago Manny, Diego and Sid lived in Texas. (mammoth, sabertooth cat and sloth from the movie IceAge) Maria West Oso Elem 5th I am looking at the map you gave us. It is interesting to look at. I also liked the metaphor that you used with the white towel. That was cool. (I simulated the glaciers by sliding the towel down from the north stopping at Kansas) Aaron Woodlawn Elem 5th I had lots of fun learning about Earth Science. I really like that you told us mammoths and sibertooht tigers lived here in Corpus Christy. Fernando West Oso Elem 5th I learned a lot of new things. I love science. You made me feel proud of loving science. Brianna Orange Grove 5th The most interesting thing I learned was that if the color of the state was darker, then the state was older. Thank you for the map and thanks for making geology fun. I want to be a geologist. Alondra Orange Grove 5th I dint even know how to read a map. My favorite part was when you showed us how to use a map and it very interesting. Rina West Oso Elem 5th I really appreciate the map. I’m going to be looking at the map. I also did not know plastic was made out of oil. Eyvette Orange Grove 5th It was really inspiring to me and made me want to become a geologist. Thank you for the fossils and the map! It looks really cool in our classroom. Alyssa Woodlawn Elem 5th ..it was cool, when I grow I well want to be a geologist just like you. You want two know why? Because when we grow up we could help other people with science. Cecilia West Oso Elem 5th |
October 2007
 To Whom It May Concern Mr. Cobbs did an excellent job of answering the students questions, building interest in geology, and instilling a deep interest in this strand of science/geography. I am so happy that you are working toward getting more geologists in the schools. Our school is very proud of Mr. Cobbs, and he is a real asset to my teaching extensions. Keep up the good work CCGS! Ralene Corley |
September 2007
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Thank you very much for the presentation. I like the pyrite, copper, igneous, sedimentary and talc. I liked the apple part, that was funny. The rock salt was nasty. I did not know what that rock was called in our pencils until you told me but it is called graphite. Sincerely Thank you for bringing the volcano rock and baby powder. I hope I see you some day. I liked that apple part. I love that land puzzle. Sincerely Thank you for showing your sedimentary rock and your igneous rock and your volcano rock you are a very nice archeologist Thank you for showing all of the sedimentary rocks, the igneous rocks, the metamorphic rock, and the volcano rock, the layer rock, and the open hole rock. And thank you for showing and taste the salt rock. Your Scientist friend, You are a great geologist. Thank you for teaching us about rocks and minerals. We learned a lot. By Jacob |
February 2007
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Before you gave us that lecture, I knew nothing. I was speechless after it. Who knew geology was so interesting. Before you came my favorite subject was writing, now it’s GEOLOGY. Geology is about rocks and gemstones, karats and minerals, really what more is there! Sara S. Thank you for the presentation. I learned so much and I’ve kept the notes I took to study. That map you gave to the school is really cool. When I grow up, I’m definitely going to be a geologist just like you and my parents! Frances Rutherford Your time at our school was very well spent and I am glad that you came. You taught me many things. Thanks so much for the cool map and for telling us about it. It was very interesting to listen to what you had to say about gold, silver, copper and platinum—I would never have guessed. I wanted to pick out a ring for my mom for Christmas, and now I know that platinum or gold would be the best choice—but I know for sure that I can not afford it! Air = 78% Nitrogen You = 100% Factual Ella Today you visited the 5th grade. You were very inspiring to me. You had so much to tell us that I used up 4 pages front and back in notes. You have made me a smarter person. I really enjoyed your visit today. Sonia I really appreciate you donating a map to the fifth graders. I think it is really cool that you are a geologist—my dad is only a doctor. Paige Thank you for coming to our school! I learned a lot of cool stuff! It was really interesting what I found out and the map is awesome. “If more people could look one layer below…” David Last week you opened my mind to geology and answered all of my unanswered questions. I also think that all of my schoolmates will agree with me when I say that the map that you kindly gave to us has helped our school a lot. If you choose to come back again next year, then I will not be here, but I hope that you will open all of the future generations to geology and give them hope and dreams to aim for! Brianna Thank you for teaching me at Windsor Park 5th grade about geology. I also want to thank you for throwing in some info about the Jurassic Period and the Ice Age. It will help me in my future career as a paleontologist. Augustus |
Maps in Schools Project - Orange Grove Junior High
 Dr. Hopkins, Your gift of the geologic map to our school is greatly appreciated. It has received many comments from staff and students in our community. The map has been placed in our Jr. High Library. Students from all grade levels and subject area will have access to it there. Thank you again for the valuable treasure. Sincerely, Karen Kinkler Science Dept. Chair 6-8 Orange Grove Jr. High |
Maps in Schools Project - CCISD Superintendent
 This is CCISD Superintendent Scott Elliff's office with the Corpus Christi Geological Society's Geologic Map of the US mounted to the left of his desk. Ms. Lisa Gonzalez, Secretary to the Board of Trustees, is pointing to a location where Jurassic dinosaur fossils or footprints could be found. Our new superintendent has a science emphasis and a plan and I am proud to see this map in his office-- see quote below from the Caller Times 4/11/2007 The CCGS’s Three Prong Educational Attack 2006-2010 is off to a great start with this display of support of science by CCISD. "Among acting Superintendent Scott Elliff's ideas is a plan to partner with industry leaders to recruit retiring engineers and chemists (and geoscientists) to receive their teaching certification. These retirees then would be recruited to teach math and science in the district. "We have a resource there that other cities don't have," said Elliff, who on Monday was named Corpus Christi Independent School District's lone finalist for the district's top position." |
April 2007
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I will never see a rock as junk again… To tell you the truth, I want to be a geologist myself. In fact, I love science. Stephanie I thought Geology was a really boring subject. But all that changed Friday. I enjoyed the part where we talked about the Mammoth. this is part of Phase II—Safari in S Texas Geremy I liked the way you described planet earth as, “the third rock from the Sun” Shelby I never knew Geology could be so spellbinding. I’m considering a career in Geology. Hannah You gave me a head start and now doing Science is easier for me. Cameron ..wanted to tell you that the only reason that I really like rocks is because you got me real interested. You get to travel around the world and make new discoveries, and the most important thing you told me is you get to learn. Another thing that I wanted to tell you is that your presentation really got to me, and in the future I hope to go to college and become a geologist Anthony Now rocks have begun to be more interesting to me. You have shown me how cool your job is. Now I think I want to be a Geologist when I grow up. PS—when you said my jacket was made out of oil, it freaked me out Jeremiah One day I’m going to grow up and be just like you one day. James I also took some time after school to dig up some rocks in my Aunt’s backyard in Flour Bluff and found granite, sandstone and igneous rocks. I learned more than I expected Hannah Some day when I’m in collage, I could teach people about rocks—you taught me a good lesson about rocks. Sharrdae Because of your presentation and our class learning about rocks, I’ve decided to start a rock collection. Dustin As I hope you could tell, they were very excited. Most of them were developing an interest in rocks and minerals based on the unit we had just begun studying. Your visit really punched that interest to a higher level. Mrs Jody Peal 4th grade teacher |
March 2007
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I learned so much! Thank you for teaching us all that stuff. I talked about it all the time. Isabel Thank you for giving us the Geology Presentation. It was very interesting to hear about so many different things with many, many uses and that everything around us is all made from God given gifts of the Earth (the third rock from the Sun) Riley You taught me lots of things… Also, oil is everywhere. You also taught me how to read the colors on the geologic map. Ethan I learned so much, like how salt is made of halite and how talc is made into baby powder Evan Thank you for the wonderful geology lesson—it was very interesting. I never knew most things you taught me, like there used to be a sloth 13 feet tall. Many things at first were unbelievable. You made the lesson sound so amazing and fantastic. Madeleine Thank you for the geology lesson. I really enjoyed it. The coolest thing was that adults eat 1500 pounds of food each year and that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old. I do have one more question. How old is the Sun? (I wrote and told her 4.5 billion) Shaela It was a great learning experience. And the map you gave us will be a tool for learning for many years to come. Roman Rocks are cool! Rocks are interesting! Dinosaurs are cool!! I never knew Corpus Christi was once under water Nikita Thank you for presenting our school with that beautiful map it really was cool! Samantha Thanks for donating the map. I injoyed the presentation. I really liked the fish fossils. Thanks for telling us about Geology. 5th grade really likes the map. Regan Thank you for teaching us about Earth Science. I also want to thank you for the map you gave our school. Your presentation was lively and fun. I am sure every single fifth grader loved it. Amanda |
May 2007
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You made it sound fun to be a geologist so when I go to high school I will graduate and take classes for geology at the University of Texas. Thanks for giving us the TigerEye stones Freddie Last night when we were eating dinner my mom said “can you give me the salt” and I said “don’t say salt anymore—they are rocks”. I told her that plastic is made from oil. Elias I liked when you said that copper is green and halite is salt. Now that you told me that, I feel great! Thanks for the bones and the map. (the bones are Phase II-Safari in south Texas.) Alejandro I want to learn about snakes and more about reptiles and volcanoes. I learned that we eat rocks every day. I learned that a Mammoth tooth was from the Ice Age. Giovanni It was really awesome that you showed us about the glacier and how long and tall a glaicer can go and how really cold a glacier can be. I also want to thank you for the map you gave us where you told us about the glacier and also for the mamoth tooth you gave to the whole school. (Wrights Brothers Gravel Pit and Quarry requires that we give the samples to the schools—and the students and the schools really appreciate them) Erik Is you’r life as a gialegust affects you personally? When I grow up I whant to be like you Sencirally:Jason (phonetic spelling is OK) I realize that science ain’t just boring and about old thing. I like it when you taugh us aboud Dago and Many (Phase II-Safari in S Texas—I tell them that the characters in the recent movie ICE AGE of Manny the Mammoth, Diego the Sabertooth cat and Sid the Sloth really lived in South Texas). Also when you told us about how your failing and how you got help-- it made (me) realize that I can do something better in my life because I’m failing science. Tony Thank you for giving us something more valuble than money or gold—thanks for your time. David I couldn’t believe that mammoths usto live her on campus. Destiny One interesting thing that you told us that I enjoyed is that 18,000 years ago Global warming began. Another interesting thins is when you told us that 11,000 years ago Manny, Diego and Sid lived in Texas (this is Phase II-Safari in South Texas—the kids like to hear and remember this stuff) Maria … the part that was the worst was when we had to go to lunch—that was a big bumer Gabriella |
January 2007
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THANK YOU LETTERS SENT AFTER ROCKHOUND PRESENTATIONS    Hello, Mr. Hopkins, Just wanted to let you know my first-graders and I enjoyed your talk about rocks. You have converted 2 of my students to white (“plain”) milk by your talk alone, and these are kids who would not have traded their strawberry and chocolate sugar-filled milk preferences for the world! Besides the fact they are now drinking half the sugar with white milk, they remember you as the “rock man” and kept referring to glasses as “oilies” and were tapping things like our plastic classroom door windows and shouting “Look! It’s made of oil!!” It was exciting to see their astonishment. During our presentation, another student marveled to me in wonder, “That man knows a lot about rocks!” We hope to be able to have you man a station at our 3rd annual Family Science Night in November 2007. We will contact you in the future. Thanks again, Angela Hiracheta First grade, Rm. 4 Petty Elem. I tell the kids to touch their teeth—they are rocks, what color are your teeth? What color are bones? What color is milk? It is not a coincidence, your body takes calcite (a crystal that I am holding) out of the milk and puts it in our mouth and in our bones. ..at your age, you should be drinking white milk, not other soft drinks I guess my message got through to some kids! Owen |
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