Each 4-H project offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities to suit your interests and strengths. Whether you're just getting started or taking your knowledge to the next level, there are several activities to learn and do throughout your project experience!

Level 1

• Learn how the earth was formed and its three main parts
• Learn the difference between a rock and a fossil
• Collect, clean, identify and label rocks, minerals and fossils found in Kansas
• Learn the types and impacts of erosion

Level 2

• Use different tests to identify minerals by hardness and color
• Find out what rock types occur in Kansas
• Learn how to identify fossils
• Learn to display and evaluate geology exhibits

Level 3

• Learn how mountains are formed
• Discover the impact of glaciers
• Learn to measure specific gravity
• Read and use a topographic map

Level 4

• Measure formation thickness
• Test to determine chemical properties of minerals
• Locate sites on a plat map
• How to prepare for geology careers

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Geology

• 4-H Geology: Introduction to the Study of the Earth
• Geology Library
• Geology Public Highways
• Geology Websites
• Scoresheet for Judging Geology Exhibits
• Geology Box Criteria
• Lapidary Exhibit Scoresheet

General Geology Resources

• Judging Geology
• Geology Box Check List

Downloads

• Geology Project Sheet
• Geology Challenge
• Geology Project Specimen Labels

Project Leader Resources

• Kansas 4-H Geology Project Leader Notebook
  - Chapter 1: Geologic Processes
  - Chapter 2: Geologic History
  - Chapter 3: Minerals
  - Chapter 4: Rocks
  - Chapter 5: Fossils
  - Chapter 6: Natural Resources and Map
  - Chapter 7: General

Record Keeping Resources

Kansas 4-H Geology Scholarship

• Applicaitons are accepted through the Kansas 4-H Scholarships application process.
• All applications with supporting documentation & reference letters must be submitted no later than March 1.

County Level

Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event

State Level

Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress

• Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member

National Level

Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress

Learn more about project-based events here or contact your local office for additional information.

Geology Field Trip

State Fair Geology Information

Geology Project Partnership Team

Kansas Geology Identification

Completing a successful 4-H project is just the beginning of finding your spark. Members can take several meaningful steps to further develop skills and interests. Learn more about these exciting opportunities in career exploration:

• Discovery Days
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - Network Kansas
• K-State Department of Geology