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Digging in the Past
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Wolf – 2nd Grade
Digging in the Past
Elective
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Digging in the Past
Elective
Snapshot of adventure
Dinosaurs and other giant creatures lived and died out millions of years ago, so thankfully you won’t run into one on a walk. A scientist who studies dinosaurs is called a paleontologist (pa-le-on-to-lo-gist). They study dinosaur bones and fossils to learn more about their habits, the food they ate, and their size. During this Adventure, you will match dinosaurs to their names, and you’ll use your imagination to create your own dinosaur.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
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Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Before starting any experiments in this Adventure:
- Review the instructions completely for the experiment.
- Conduct the experiment before the meeting to test the experiment.
- Confirm additional adult supervision as needed.
During the Adventure:
- Review the instructions fully with the den before beginning.
- Wear protective clothing and eye protection.
- Keep food and drinks away from the experiment.
Complete the following requirements
Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Digging in the Past.
Requirement 1
Play a dinosaur game that shows what you know about them.
Requirement 2
Create an imaginary dinosaur. Share with your den or family its name, what it eats, its size, and where it lives.
Requirement 3
Be a paleontologist and dig through a dinosaur dig.
Requirement 4
Build a fossil layer.
Requirement 1
Play a dinosaur game that shows what you know about them.
Choose one of the following:
Requirement 2
Create an imaginary dinosaur. Share with your den or family its name, what it eats, its size, and where it lives.
Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
3
2
Create custom dinosaurs by assembling cutout body parts.
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
3
2
Create an imaginary dinosaur out of recycled materials.
Requirement 3
Be a paleontologist and dig through a dinosaur dig.
Choose one of the following:
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Travel
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2
7
Visit a location where fossils can be found.
Requirement 4
Build a fossil layer.
Choose one of the following:
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Indoor
2
3
2
Cub Scouts learn about fossil layers by making edible fossil layers.
Wolf – 2nd Grade
Indoor
2
3
2
Cub Scouts build fossil layers with play dough.
