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Wolf – 2nd Grade
Digging in the Past
Elective
Requirement 3

Fossil Expedition

Wolf – 2nd Grade
Digging in the Past
Elective
Requirement 3

Fossil Expedition

Snapshot of Activity

Visit a location where fossils can be found. 

Travel
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2
7
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Before the meeting: 

  1. Choose a fossil site. Research and choose a location where fossils are known to be found such as national or state parks, nature reserves, or museums with fossil exhibits. This may include a beach that has seashells. Ensure the site is safe and suitable for Cub Scouts. 
  2. Obtain permissions. Contact the site authorities or landowners to obtain any necessary permissions for your visit. This is especially important if you plan to disturb the fossils in any way. 
  3. If possible, arrange for a guided tour or a local expert to explain the geological history of the site and provide insights into the fossils found there. 
  4. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  5. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation

During the meeting: 

  1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  2. Brief Cub Scouts on safety rules, including staying with the group, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, and watching out for hazards like steep cliffs or slippery rocks. 
  3. Have Cub Scouts explore and search for fossils. Encourage Cub Scouts to handle fossils gently and respect the site. Tell Cub Scouts that they should leave the fossil instead of taking it home.  
  4. Encourage Cub Scouts to document their findings. This can be through sketches, photographs, or written descriptions in their journals. It’s a great way to create lasting memories. 
  5. At the end of the visit, gather the Cub Scouts for a discussion. Have Cub Scouts share their favorite discoveries and what they learned. Discuss the importance of preserving such sites.

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Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

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Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

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Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.