A geologist is a person who studies the history of the earth and its life. In this case, the history books are rocks. Geologists are interested in learning how the earth is made.
Geologists study rock formations at the tops of mountains and deep in the earth’s crust. They investigate earthquakes, volcanoes, and geysers. They know about the uses of rocks and minerals. Some geologists search for mineral deposits like gold, diamonds, coal, and oil.
In earning this activity badge, you’ll find out how the earth is formed and what is in it. You’ll find out what fossils are. You’ll learn what they can tell us about the earth millions of years ago.
Requirements
Do five of these:
1. Collect five geologic specimens that have important uses.
2. Rocks and minerals are used in metals, glass, jewelry, road-building products, and fertilizer. Give examples of minerals used in these products.
3. Make a scale of mineral hardness for objects found at home. Show how to use the scale by finding the relative hardness of three samples.
4. List some of the geologic materials used in building your home.
5. Make a drawing that shows the cause of a volcano, a geyser, or an earthquake.
6. Explain one way in which mountains are formed.
7. Describe what a fossil is. How is it used to tell how old a formation is? Find two examples of fossils in your area.
8. Take a field trip to a geological site, geological laboratory, or rock show. Discuss what you learned at your next Webelos den meeting.
9. While you are a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout Academics belt loop for Geology.
