Scout Geology Badges

Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 13–14, 2010

at the Houston Gem, Jewelry, Mineral,
& Fossil Show

Ø Learn the three types of rocks:

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Ø Learn basic properties of minerals

Ø Begin your own mineral collection

Ø Learn field methods and safety

Ø Learn uses of minerals

Ø Learn what a fossil is

Location: Houston Gem and Mineral Show

Humble Civic Center

8233 Will Clayton Parkway (½ mile east of Hwy 59)

Humble, Texas (Free Parking!)

Admission tickets available at the door: $7 adults, $4 students with ID, children under 12 free

· Scout badge program free with show admission

· Minerals and fossils for collections may be purchased at show

· RSVP required—first come, first served (limited to 50 Scouts per session)

· Program is designed for Webelos and above, Junior Girl Scouts and above

Saturday Sessions: Every hour, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunday Sessions: Every hour, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

RESERVATIONS TAKEN ONLY BY E-MAIL:
ackeiffers@aol.com (alt: 281-830-9641)

Please include: Date/time, Pack/Troop number, the number and level of Scouts attending, contact person’s name, e-mail, phone number. All reservations will be confirmed by reply.

For additional information, contact:

Education Chair: Scott Singleton (713-664-9033, fossilwood@comcast.net)

v Sessions meet requirements for

o Webelos Geologist pin

o Junior Girl Scouts Rock Rocks Badge

o Partial requirements for Boy Scouts Geology Merit Badge
and Girl Scouts 11–17 Digging Through the Past Badge

v Classes last about 2–3 hours, allow extra time for visiting the show

v Program consists of 8 stations, many with different options for various badge types

v Instruction includes presentations, activities, and access to materials and experts at show