Learning activities focus on Geologic Processes, Geologic History, Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Natural Resources and Maps, and General Resouces. Age appropriate lessons are in each of these chapters.
GE100
S149 Kansas 4-H Geology Leader Notebook, Level 1 Lessons, ages 7-8
S149 Kansas 4-H Geology Leader Notebook, Level 2 Lessons, ages 9-11
S149 Kansas 4-H Geology Leader Notebook, Level 3 Lessons, ages 12-14
S149 Kansas 4-H Geology Leader Notebook, Level 4 Lessons, ages 15 and up
P1106 Kansas 4-H Generic Record Form
MG18 Scorecard for Judging Geology Exhibits at Fair
MG20 Rock, Mineral and Fossil Labels
Geology LIbrary PDF
Geology Public Highways PDF
Geology Websites PDF
I. General Resources for the Geology Leader
A. Geology Internet Sites (handout)
B. Publications - KS Geol. Survey (List of Publ. & Open Files)
C. 4-H Geology Project Library - Lois Bartley or myself
D. Maps - locations, surface geology
E. Posters - Rock, Mineral & Fossil
F. Specimen collection
G. List of County leaders for field trip assistance - will mail or e-mail
II. Monthly Meetings
A. Basic principles of geology are most important
1. Geologic Time - Understanding; Potential controversy
2. Formation of rocks and minerals
3. Fossil phyla
B. Example of meeting topics
Jan: Project Bingo, Mapping Exercise, Video, Schedule Field Trips
Feb: Rocks - posters, show specimens, how to ID, Game Boards
Mar: Minerals - posters, show specimens, how to ID, Game Boards
Apr: Fossils - posters, show specimens, how to ID, Game Boards
May & June: ID field trip specimens, Exhibits, County & State Fair rules
III. Field Trips
A. Public Roadway Collecting Locations (handout)
B. State Highway Permit & vests
C. Scout new locations
1. Must have detailed location maps - always know where you are
a. County highway maps
b. Lease ownership maps
D. Identifying private property ownership
1. Must know exactly where you are - quarter, section, township & range
2. County Treasurer or Register of Deeds
E. Identifying surface geology of new locations
1. Geologic maps
2. Geologic publications
3. Myself or another geologist/leader
IV. Discussion
Donor: Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
County: Medal Presented at your County Achievement Night
State: Medallion
National: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship