Geology
Did you find a rock at the park and don't know what kind it is? What about fossils? If you would like to learn more about rocks, minerals and fossils, then dive into the geology project! Discover the types of minerals, rocks and fossils that can be found where you live. Learn about geological formations across the state and in other states.
Project Leader
Katrina Elliott CEA 4H
620-429-3849
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Ages 7-8
- 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
Ages 9-11
- 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
Ages 12-14
- Learn how mountains are formed
- Discover the impact of glaciers
- Learn to measure specific gravity
- Read and use a topographic map
Ages 15 and Older
- Measure formation thickness
- Test to determine chemical properties of minerals
- Locate sites on a plat map
- How to prepare for geology careers
Project Materials
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 (GE100)
- Geology Library
- Geology Public Highways
- Geology Websites
- Scorecard for Judging Geology Exhibits
- Lapidary Exhibit Scoresheet
General Geology Resources
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
Events and Activities
When: June 7-9, 2019
- 2018 Locations - Site location details for 2019 coming soon -
- Northern Smoky Hills - Headquartered in Republic County, Belleville, KS
- Southern Osage Cuestas - Headquartered in Woodson County, Yates Center, KS
2018 Geology Exhibit Box Order
Orders for Geology exhibit boxes have closed but there are a few Cedar and Oak boxes still available. If you need an exhibit box for your project please contact Alan at anmeinholdt@gmail.com .
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
Donor: Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
State Level
Award: Medallion
Donor: Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
Donor: Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association
