ROCKS ROCK
Junior Girl Scout Badge*
GeoFair 2003
1. BE A ROCK HOUND!
Start a rock collection at the Cincinnati Gem and Mineral Show. Ask questions about the different
kinds rock, minerals, and fossils, that you get in your egg carton.
2. GEO HUNT
No activity at the show.
3. WHAT TYPE IS IT?
Each rock in your egg carton will fall into one of three categories.
Describe the characteristics of the three types of rock.
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Metamorphic_______________________________________________________
Sedimentary________________________________________________________
Which rocks in your collection are?
Sedimentary_____________________,________________________
Metamorphic____________________,________________________
Igneous________________________,________________________
4. SOIL SENSE
Make a list of the different particles that make up soil in this area.
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Where do the soil ingredients come from?
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Soil in other areas of the country may be different. What are some of these different elements?
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5. "GEO" CAREERS
Talk with a geologist or a paleontologist about the different types of training or education they
need to do their jobs. What other kind of careers relate to studies of the earth?
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Check out the booths of the:
University of Cincinnati
Miami University
Northern Kentucky University
Cincinnati Mineral Society and Dry Dredgers
6. WIPE OUT EROSION!
No activity at the Gem and Mineral Show.
7. AROUND THE WORLD
Volcanic eruptions have had a tremendous impact on people who live near an active volcano.
Attend the Cincinnati Mineral Society's famous volcanic eruption at the show. What causes
volcanic eruptions and what happens during eruptions?
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8. THE VIEW FROM ABOVE
No activity at the Gem and Mineral Show
9. FOSSIL FUN
How are fossils made?
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Find examples of fossils that are:
Impressions________________________________________________________
Molds___________________________________________________________
Cast_____________________________________________________________
What is Ohio's state fossil?______________________________________________
What is Kentucky's state fossil?___________________________________________
Name other common fossils found in the area._________________________________
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10. WEATHERED OR NOT...
No activity at the Gem and Mineral Show.
Girl Scout Troops should do at least one outside activity to earn the Rocks Rock Junior Girl
Scout Badge.
For example: Requirement #2, girls should search for the geological clues in the community.
Requirement #8, girls look at satellite photos to locate landmarks. Requirement #10, girls look
for weather clues on the land.
Date completed____________________________________
Scout's signature___________________________________
Leader's signature__________________________________
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