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Dolomite Crystals from Corydon, Indiana. Image credit: Joan Stoker
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To earn this badge, the Juniors should learn how to use mineral characteristics to identify some of the most common minerals. As they marvel at the many colors and crystal shapes they can also become familiar with how minerals form. This unit also helps Juniors start building and storing their own mineral collections, including keeping accurate records of each specimen. From growing crystals to making ID kits to delving into a bit of chemistry, the expanded manual pages offer activities spanning ages 5-17, and even more in the supplemental activities section at the bottom of this page.
Badge 1 Minerals.pdf*This is Badge 1 Minerals,
(previously presented as "Rocks and Minerals")
The previous Badge 1 is now split into two separate badges -"Minerals" and Badge 22: "Rocks", which is currently still under construction. Leaders should find this change makes it easier to cover these diverse topics with their groups.
<--Click on upper right to open the manual page and see the Requirement options (Activities) offered.
Once opened, you will see the option to print or download this section on your screen.
SUPPLEMENTAL / OPTIONAL MATERIALS
The materials below offer even more creative activities to use with this badge. Be sure to check the Badge manual for details on requirements and activities you may like better. Click on the red PDF icons and or mouse over the upper right of each picture , then click on the arrow to view or download.
For Younger Juniors Supplemental Worksheet Packet for FRA Juniors Gr. K-3
Minerals Student Activity Supp..elem.pdfLeader Key for Gr. K-3 for Supplemental Worksheet Packet for FRA Juniors Gr. K-3
Minerals Activity Supp.Elem-LEADER Key.pdfFor Juniors Gr 4-12 for Supplemental Worksheet Packet for Juniors Gr. 4-12 (print pages appropriate to your group)
Minerals Student Activity Supp.IntAdv 2026.pdfLeader Key for Gr. 4-12 for Supplemental Worksheet Packet Juniors Gr. 3-12 (choose pages appropriate to your group)
Minerals Activity Supp.IntAdv-LEADER.pdf
About the image on this page
About the image on this page
Dolomite crystals on the right exemplify the pure crystalline form of a non-metallic mineral. The mineral dolomite combines with other minerals and impurities to form the rock called Kona Dolomite on the left, more accurately described as a dolostone. Image Credit: Joan Stoker
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