Geology Loop and
Pin
Tiger, Wolfs, Bears and Webelos Scouts may complete these requirements in a
family, den, pack, school, or community environment.
Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and
partners do not earn loops or pins.
Requirements for the
Geology Belt Loop
- Explain to your den or an adult family member what geology means.
- Collect samples of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Explain how
each was formed.
- Collect samples of three minerals. Explain to your family or den what a
mineral is and show and tell about the minerals you collected.
Requirements for the
Geology PinEarn the Geologybelt loop, and complete six 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, hardIless, 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.
- With your parent or adult partner, visit with a geologist. Find out how he
or she prepared for the position. Discuss other careers related to geology.
- Draw the inside of a cave showing the difference between stalactites and
stalagmites.
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Steps to
Follow:
- Download and Print Worksheet at bottom of page
- Scout completes Worksheet
- Turn completed Worksheet into your Den Leader
- Den Leader may have questions for your Scout
- Den Leader will enter completion date into Tracking Software
- Scout will be awarded Loop a/o Pin at the next Pack Meeting
- Limit of Two Loops and Two Pins per Month
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Download
Worksheet
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