Registration accepted until September 13, 2010 or until the participant number limit of 50 has been reached. Registration and payment can be completed below or you can register online and pay in person or by mail to the Council Service Center.

Refunds will not be issued unless authorized by the Greater Niagara Frontier Council. Refund forms can be found on our website under "forms". Please direct requests to Paulette Voit.

This is a full uniform event, dress for the weather! Must bring signed blue merit badge card with scoutmaster’s signature, notebook, and pen.

Leader supervision is necessary for each Merit Badge Day event.

ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS

Prerequisites:

Read the Geology merit badge pamphlet prior to event and be prepared to answer questions.

Req #5 Complete ONE of the option A, B, C, or D.

If scout picks option A the prerequisites are:

A.                 Surface and Sedimentary Processes Option

1.                   Conduct an experiment approved by your counselor that demonstrates how sediments settle from suspension in water. Explain to your counselor what the exercise shows and why it is important.

4.         Conduct an experiment approved by your counselor that shows how some sedimentary material carried by water may be too small for you to see without a magnifier.

5.         Visit a nearby stream. Find clues that show the direction of water flow, even if the water is missing. Record your observations in a notebook, and sketch those clues you observe. Discuss your observations with your counselor.

If scout picks option B the prerequisites are:

B.                 Energy Resources Option

5.                  Do ONE of the following activities:

                                            a)                      Make a tabletop display showing how oil and gas or coal is found, extracted, and processed. You may use maps, books, articles from periodicals, and research found on the Internet (with your parent's permission). Share the display with your counselor or a small group (such as your class at school) in a five minute presentation.

                                            b)                      With your parent's and counselor's permission and assistance, arrange for a visit to an operating drilling rig. While there, talk with a geologist and ask to see what the geologist does onsite. Ask to see cutting samples taken at the site.

If Scout picks option D the prerequisites are:

D.        Earth History Option

1.                   Create a chart showing suggested geological eras and periods. Determine which period the rocks in your region might have been formed.