Geology is all around us, from the sand and rock used to build the walls and roads, to the numerous minerals found in everyday life objects, like your cell phone, and in the food we eat, to the landscape around us and our leisure pursuits. You will Rock and Roll in this merit badge workshop as you learn about rocks and minerals, how to identify them, and how studying geology leads to understanding the past – all 4.6 Billion years of earth’s history.
During this class, Scouts will fulfill all requirements necessary to earn the Geology Merit Badge as long as the scouts complete the prerequisites.
2. Pick three resources that can be extracted or mined from Earth for commercial use. Discuss with your counselor how each product is discovered and processed.
5a Watch the following Videos to fulfill the tour a quarry and write an essay
- https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=549924889553908
- https://youtu.be/2jYoMUVtgys
Also Read the handbook to familiarize yourself with the subject ahead of the class.
INSTRUCTORS – This class will be team taught by merit badge counselor, and professional geologist, Sam Glasscock, Curator of Minerology, Al Pribula, Curator of Geology, Martin Schmidt, and Educator, Kathleen Marasco.
Scouts must be 13 years of age or older. Class size is also limited.
Things to bring to class:
- Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off,
- The most recent geology merit badge workbook
- Scout uniform,
- Pen/pencil and paper,
- filled water bottle,
- lunch
- Scout spirit
CANCELLATION POLICY – Full refunds minus 5% processing fee issued when cancellations are made more than 7 days ahead of start date. No refunds if cancelled within 7 days.
