Geology Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
- Define geology.
- Collect a sample of
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- Explain how each was
formed. Explain the difference between a
rock and a mineral.
Geology Academics Pin
Earn the Geology belt loop, and complete
five of the following requirements:
- Make a plaster cast of a fossil.
- Make a special collection of rocks and
minerals that illustrates the hardness
scale.
- Give examples of sedimentary, igneous,
and metamorphic rocks.
- Gather several different types of rocks.
Compare them and put them in groups
according to physical properties such as
color, texture, luster, hardness, or
crystals.
- Describe the effects of wind, water, and
ice on the landscape.
- Make "pet rocks" using rocks, paint, and
glue-on eyes. Tell a creative story about
your pet rocks.
- Draw a diagram showing different types
of volcanoes or draw a diagram that labels
the different parts of a volcano.
- Make a crystal garden.
- Make a collection of five different
fossils and identify them to the best of
your ability.
- Make a poster or display showing 10
everyday products that contain or use rocks
or minerals.
- Visit a mine, oil or gas field, gravel
pit, stone quarry, or similar area of
special interest related to geology.
- Visit with a geologist. Find out how he
or she prepared for the job. Discuss other
careers related to geology.
- Draw the inside of a cave showing the
difference between stalactites and
stalagmites.
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09/10/08