Earth Rocks Webelos Adventure
- Adventure name: Earth Rocks
- Rank: Webelos
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Rocks and minerals are more than just things that lie in the ground. Yes, they help form our planet, but people also use them to create things that make our lives easier. In this Adventure, you’ll dig into the world of rocks and minerals and discover some surprises about the science of geology — like how the ground beneath your feet is constantly on the move. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Examine the three types of rocks, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.
Activities:
- Crayon Rock Formation (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 2) Using crayons to recreate the formation process of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
- Rock Classification (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 2) Cub Scouts learn the three types of rocks and how to identify them.
- Rock Expert (Indoor, energy 1, supplies 1, prep 5) Invite a Rockhound or geologist to a den meeting.
- Rock Hunt (Travel, energy 4, supplies 3, prep 5) Cub Scouts hunt for rocks to identify and categorize.
Requirement 2
Find a rock, safely break it apart and examine it.
Activities:
- Break a Geode (Outdoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 5) Cub Scouts break apart a geode and examine.
- Let’s Go Rock Hunting (Travel, energy 4, supplies 4, prep 5) Cub Scouts break apart rocks.
Requirement 3
Make a mineral test kit and test minerals according to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Using the rock cycle chart or one like it, discuss how hardness determines which materials can be used in homes, in landscapes, or for recreation.
Activities:
- Mineral Lab (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 4) Cub Scout study and share observation of the mineral test.
Resources
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