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Learn to identify rocks, minerals and fossils, and since geologic features exist everywhere, you can study geology wherever you live.
What can you do?
In the geology project, you can:
- Learn about metamorphism, weathering quartz minerals or ores.
- Study geologic earth structures or features, such as volcanoes, mountain ranges, plate tectonics and more.
- Create a display of rocks, minerals or gemstones.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the geology project resource guide.
- Explore further with the Minnesota 4-H Geology Exploration Guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about geology project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a geology project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for geology project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023