For over 150 years, Ward's Science has been supporting geology educators with custom geology specimens to match their teaching needs. Our founder Henry Ward was one of the first to offer custom geology collections to educators, starting with the Washington School Collection, a comprehensive survey set of minerals and rocks developed for Washington School in 1862.
Whether you're looking for a rare unique specimen or a custom collection of rocks and minerals for hands-on student study, we can support you with a custom solution.
Our Custom Geology Services:
Rare and unique rock, mineral and fossil specimen sourcing
Custom cutting to show specimen structures and features
Custom collections to match your lesson needs
Custom thin sections slides
Custom packaging, labeling, and assembly solutions
Ward's Custom Geology Solutions are ideal for:
Online or distance learning programs
School bookstores
Lab or practical coursework
Professional development
Hands-on specimens aligned to your curriculum or textbook
Our Capabilities:
State-of-the-art in-house geology lab and experienced geologists and educators
Access to hundreds of thousands og geology specimens from around the globe
Custom packaging and labeling solutions - choose form individually packaged specimens, "candy box" style collections, and more
Easy shipment and delivery to your location or to individual students