Bones Micro Objective - Literature - 50

 

Objective:

Share a memory related to dinosaurs.

Details:

1) Choose a memory you hold that is related to dinosaurs. Maybe you went to a dinosaur related tourist trap on a road trip during college? Or maybe you had an argument over a toy dinosaur in 1st grade? It may be that a memory won’t come easily to you, but with a bit of stretching you can do it!

2) Tell the story of your memory through writing 1-2 paragraphs. Try to make the story engaging, as if you were excitedly writing to a friend about it. Consider including your feelings about the memory- either how you felt in the moment, or how you feel looking back at that experience.

3) Share your story in the comments below.

Bones - Games - 250

Objective:

"Roll the bones" through playing a dice game.

Details:

The precursors to modern day dice were the knucklebones of sheep and other animals, which may be why the phrase “roll the bones” is used when referring to rolling dice. For this objective, you’ll be rolling the bones with a game of your choosing.

1) Identify a dice game you’d like to play.

What do we mean by “dice games”? For this objective we will use Board Game Geek’s definition of dice games, which says “dice games use dice as their sole or principal component. Dice games traditionally focus almost exclusively on dice rolling as a mechanic in games”.

Ideas for identifying a game include:

  • Browsing Board Game Geek

  • Asking a game enthusiast for a recommendation

  • Checking out what your local game store has to offer

  • Checking your personal game shelf for a game

2) Find a copy of your game! If you don’t own the game, you’ll of course need to find a way to play it. Borrow it from a friend, visit your local board game store, or find it online.

3) Grab some friends and play the game you chose!

4) Post a photo that documents your gameplay in our Facebook group.

Bones - Travel - 300


Objective:

Visit an archeological dig site.

Details:

1) Identify an archeological dig site that you’d like to go to.

What do we mean by “archeological dig site”? For the purposes of this objective, a dig site, also known as an “excavation site”, is a location at which trained archeologists have extracted artifacts that were previously buried. (Wikipedia has a more detailed description, if you’re interested.)

Note: Your site can be either active (currently being researched) or historical. If you choose a historical site, the location should ideally include information and/or artifacts from the dig that you can view.

If you’re wondering where to start, consider:

2) Explore your chosen archeological dig site.

3) Take a photo of your archeological adventure and share it in our Facebook group.

4) Alongside your photo, let us know:

  • What site did you visit?

  • What artifacts were excavated at this site?

  • How do these artifacts contribute to our understanding of the area?

Bones - Visit - 300

Objective:

Marvel at assembled dinosaur fossils and learn about the animal they once were.

Details:

1) Identify and identify the location of assembled dinosaur bones.

Notes: (1) By “assembled” we are referring to a full, or almost full, set of bones reconstructed to resemble the dinosaur. (2) Your assembled dinosaur can be either actual fossils or life sized replicas.

Examples Include:

2) Visit the dinosaur bones you identified.

3) While visiting, make sure to learn at least three interesting facts about the dinosaur species on display.

4) Document your visit with a photograph and and share it in our Facebook group.

5) Alongside your photo, let us know:

  • Where did you visit to view the dinosaur bones?

  • Who did you go with?

  • What did you do while there? Anything fun? Surprising?

  • What type of bones did you view?

  • Three things you learned about the dinosaur species you chose.

Aerosol - DIY - 200

 

Objective:

Revitalize an object with a coat of spray paint.

Details:

1) Choose and obtain any object capable of being revitalized with a coat of spray paint.

Need some ideas? How about:

  • An old outdoor table

  • A bookshelf

  • A lamp

  • A canvas

  • A pencil holder

The only thing limiting you here is your imagination! (At Quest Scouts Central, we’re considering giving new life to our air vent covers!)

2) Revitalize your object with a coat (or more) of spray paint.

3) Take a photo of your revitalized object and share it in our Facebook group.

Aerosol Micro Objective - Art - 50

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Objective:

Create a handmade “slap tag”.

Details:

1) Slap tags, also known as sticker art, are a form of graffiti that uses stickers decorated with words and/or images. Check out this wikipedia page for a bit of history about slap tags. We also found this documentary interesting, but do warn you it’s a bit off color at points.

2) Gather your supplies. You'll need a blank sticker. Historically, slap tags have been created on USPS stickers; Which is illegal, so please don’t do that! Blank labels and “Hello My Name Is” name tags are also commonly used.

 
 
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While supplies last, if you order an Aerosol badge, we’ll send you two high quality stickers sourced from Priority Slaps that you can use to complete this micro objective.

You’ll also need paint, markers or another medium to create your art.

3) Create your slap tag!  

3) Take a photo of your slap tag and share it in our Facebook group.

Aerosol - Literature - 300

 

Objective:

Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel set in a city.

Details:

1) Choose and obtain ANY* dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel that takes place primarily in a city.

*Caveat- Please choose a 150+ page book for this objective.

2) While you’re reading, keep an eye out for any reference to graffiti.

3) Read the book! (Listening to the audio version is great too!)

4) Write a short book review and post it in the comments below. Be sure to include:

  • The title and author.

  • A brief synopsis of the plot.

  • The city the book took place in, and how the urban environment contributed to the story.

  • A description of any graffiti you noticed while reading. (Was it central to the plot, or simply a description of surroundings?)

  • What you thought of the book as a whole.

Aerosol - Media - 150

Objective:

Watch a street art related movie or documentary from the list provided.

Details:

1) Choose and watch one of the films listed.

2) Let us know which you watched and what you thought of it in the comments below.

Free Willy

(The theme here is a bit of a stretch, but we wanted to provide something a lighter film for those who want it.)

Aerosol Micro Objective - Media - 50

 

Objective:

Watch a street artist paint a “transparent” mural.

Details:

1) Watch DokeTV’s I Try Painting Transparent Wall.

2) In the comments below, answer the following questions:

  • What did you think of the style of street art portrayed in the video?

  • Have you ever seen anything like this before?

  • If you could choose a spot to install a similar piece of street art, where would you put it? Why?

Aerosol Micro Objective - Art - 50

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Objective:

Create "Index Card Art" inspired by the provided prompt.

Details:

This micro objective is part of our ongoing series, "index card art." We chose index cards for two reasons. First, index cards are inexpensive cheap and readily available. We don't expect that it will be difficult for any of you to procure an index card. Second, many who don't consider themselves "artists" tend to stress about creating or sharing art. Using an index card instead of a sketch book lends itself to silliness. Have fun with the prompt! We're not looking for perfection, just a good time. You can save your index cards and look back at them over time, or throw them away. The choice is up to you!

1) Gather your supplies. You'll need an index card (4x6 or 5x7) and something to draw with. (Pencil, pen, markers... you get the point!)

2) Interpret the prompt below to make your index card art.

Mural Redesign

 

3) Take a photo of your Index Card Art and share it in our Facebook group.

Aerosol - Art - 300


Objective:

Find a piece of spray painted street art that you find visually appealing.

Details:

1) This objective asks you to examine the aesthetic nature of “graffiti”. As you engage with the Aerosol quest, keep your eyes peeled for graffiti for an extended period of time. For those of you who live in an urban area, we encourage you to engage with this objective over the period of a week or more. For others, you may need to overlap this objective with a trip to a larger city over a shorter period of time.

2) While being mindful of the world of graffiti around you, compare the various examples that you see. Are some forms of graffiti more aesthetically appealing than other? What differences are you seeing?

3) Choose the most visually appealing example of graffiti you find and take a photo of it.

IMPORTANT: If you have not yet found an example that you find visually appealing, you have not yet completed this objective. Keep trying!

4) Share your photo in our Facebook group.

5) In the caption of your photo:

Describe the graffiti you chose.
What about this graffiti did you find visually appealing?
What differed between this graffiti and other examples you observed?
Where did you find this graffiti?
Tell us a bit about the time you spent being mindful of the graffiti around you.

Aerosol - DIY - 300


Objective:

Travel to a legal public spray paint wall or object and make your mark.

Details:

1) Identify a wall (or object) that is open to the public to paint.

Examples include, Fargo Art Alley in North Dakota and Cadillac Ranch in Texas.

We know that these may be few and far between, but we also know that this experience has the potential to be REALLY FUN! This is your sign to plan a road trip!

2) Travel to the wall and make your mark!

3) Take a photo of yourself next to your street art and post it in our Facebook group.

4) Alongside your photo, let us know:

  • Where did you make your street art?

  • Who did you go with?

  • What was the experience like for you?

  • Did anything interesting or unexpected happen?

Aerosol - Find - 300

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Objective:

Use spray paint to create appropriate camouflage for a geocache or letterbox container.

Details:

1) For this objective, we’ll be creating a container for a letterbox or geocache. If you’re not familiar with the hobbies, head over to the Origins Find Objective to learn more!

2) Watch the Geocache Container Camo Paint Technique (above) tutorial video from Podcacher.

3) Gather your supplies. You’ll need spray paint and leaves and/or stencils.

4) Create your camouflaged container!

5) Take a photo of your container and share it in our Facebook group.

6) Alongside your photo, tell us a bit about your experience completing this objective.

 

Aerosol - Travel - 300


Objective:

Take a guided mural tour.

Details:

1) Identify a guided mural tour that you’d like to go on.

What do we mean by “guided”? Choose a tour that has been intentionally planned for the public, whether that be self guided (your are provided a map and instructions and expected to follow the route yourself) or led by an in person tour guide.

What do we mean by “mural tour”? Exactly what it says. A tour that takes you from mural to mural so that you can appreciate the art!

Examples include the Murals of East Austin Self Guided Tour in Texas, the Lyn-Lake Street Art Walking Tour in Minnesota and the PDX Street Art Tour in Oregon.

2) Go on the guided mural tour.

3) Take a photo of your favorite mural and share it in our Facebook group.

4) Alongside your photo, let us know:

  • What tour did you go on?

  • Was the tour self guided or led by a tour guide?

  • How many murals did you see?

  • Which mural was your favorite? What did you like about it?

  • What did you like about the tour?

Aerosol - Travel - 400

Objective:

Spend a day in a large city that you haven't visited in two or more years.

Details:

If you think of the characteristics of big cities, you might think of high rise buildings and streets packed with people. You might also think of graffiti! You’re likely to see some street art as you head to a big city, especially if you keep your eyes open for it!

1) Choose a city that satisfies this objective. We are defining a BIG city as either the largest city in a state and/or a city over 300,000.

2) Travel to your chosen big city and have fun! Play tourist as you explore all the city has to offer.

Suggestions for your time in the city:

  • Research what foods the city is known for an give it a try.

  • Check out any noteworthy statues or monuments.

  • Explore a museum. (Bonus if the museum features history about the city!)

  • Read a book in an epic park

  • Check out a travel guide and do some of the “top picks” specific to the city

  • Get a hotel and stay for the night. (If you’re like me, you’ll want the hotel to have a pool!)

IMPORTANT: You are not required to stay for a full “day” (24 hours) but you should stay for at last eight hours to fulfill the objective.

3)  Take a photo that exemplifies your trip and post it in our Facebook group.

4) Alongside your photo, let us know:

  • What city did you visit?

  • What is the city’s population?

  • Is the city the largest in your state? (If not, how does the population compare to the largest city?)

  • Who did you travel with?

  • How long did you spend in the city?

  • What activities did you do while you were there?

  • Did anything interesting or unexpected happen?

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