Geology is all around us, from the sand and rock used to build the walls and roads, to the numerous minerals found in everyday life objects, like your cell phone, and in the food we eat, to the landscape around us and our leisure pursuits. You will Rock and Roll in this merit badge workshop as you learn about rocks and minerals, how to identify them, and how studying geology leads to understanding the past – all 4.6 Billion years of earth’s history.
During this 2-part class, Scouts will fulfill ALL requirements necessary to earn the Geology Merit Badge. No pre-requisites are necessary, though scouts are encouraged to read the Geology Merit Badge Pamphlet ahead of time.
The class will be conducted in 2 classroom sessions at the Natural History Society of Maryland’s museum: on Saturday, 11 March 2023 from 9am to noon, and on Sunday, 12 March 2023 from 1pm to 4pm.
INSTRUCTOR – Mr. Loren Phillips, is a retired U.S. Army civilian, with 33 years’ experience working in the environmental field for the military. He has a Masters degree in Geology from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. He is currently an assistant scoutmaster in Troop 238, Hickory, MD. Merit badges he teaches include, geology, environmental science, emergency preparedness, and backpacking.
Due to the structure and content of the class, Scouts must be 15 years of age or older (or have completed 9th grade). Class size is also limited.
Things to bring to class:
- Backpack or book bag
- Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off,
- The most recent geology merit badge workbook (2022)
- Scout uniform,
- Pen/pencil and paper,
- filled water bottle,
- Scout spirit
