AY Honor Geological Geocaching Requirements
Skill Level
2
Year
2012
Version
21.11.2024
Approval authority
General Conference
1. Earn the Geology or Rocks and Minerals honor.
2. Earn the Geocaching honor.
3. Briefly explain the difference between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock formation. Give examples of types of rocks/minerals in each category.
4. Explain how water and wind are primary influences in changing the geology of a region or area. Give examples from your state or region.
5. Do one of the following individually or with a small group.
- a. Visit and log on Geocaching.com five or more earthcaches.
- b. Visit and log on Geocaching.com 3 types of earthcaches (from the list below).
- c. Visit and log on Geocaching.com three or more earthcaches in two states/provinces/countries.
6. Give a report to an instructor or group on the things you learned / experiences while completing the activity requirements of this honor. You may use presentation software, photos, or other presentation media as part of your report.
7. Read the Creation story in Genesis 1:1-2:3.
8. Discuss with an instructor, pastor, or qualified youth leader how Creationist Christians understand the formation of the earth in six literal days of creation. You may contrast this view with the Evolutionist view if necessary.
