Environmental Science
Description
While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations in the Environment and learning how air, water, land, and living creatures interact in our environment.
Prerequisites
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Merit Badge is Eagle-Required (you can do it or SUSTAINABILITY MB) has been completely 100% changed in 2025 and made a bit simpler... Scouts ENJOY this Merit Badge a lot more now !!!
REVIEW THE MB REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE SESSION
https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/environmental-science/
And then THE DIGITAL RESOURCES
https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/digital-resource-guides/environmental-science/
*** ESPECIALLY REQ # 2A and #2B ***
WATCH THIS 3 minute video !
REVIEW THE MB REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE SESSION
https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/environmental-science/
And then THE DIGITAL RESOURCES
https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/digital-resource-guides/environmental-science/
*** ESPECIALLY REQ # 2A and #2B ***
WATCH THIS 3 minute video !
"Observe Nature Like a Scientist!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NVce3RK-Lo&t=12s
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We will cover in the Session Requirements #1, #3, #4, #5, #8, #10, and #11.
The Pre-Reqs (I call them "DELIVERABLES") that must be done either BEFORE or AFTER the Session ARE:
The Pre-Reqs (I call them "DELIVERABLES") that must be done either BEFORE or AFTER the Session ARE:
Req #2a and #2b … Pick an AREA OBSERVE for two days !!This requires your EAGLE EYE and OBSERVATION! From the Rocks, Plants, Animals (Birds, Dogs, Insects, Humans, etc.) to the Weather conditions, to Sounds (natural? traffic? ), Smells, and even pollution (Trash ?)... I'll approve of most areas... but would prefer an Urban Park or Field, a River walkway... GET OUTDOORS !!, Your Back Yard or Front Yard won't suffice !! MAKE DETAILED OBSERVATION NOTES for Day One, and again DETAILED OBSERVATION NOTES again on Day Two... Make NOTES on how things CHANGED ! ... and to send to me !
- (a) Choose an area approved by your counselor and observe (sight, sound, and smell) its ecosystem over a two-day period.
- (b) Make notes about the living, nonliving (e.g. rocks) and formerly living components. Include information about interactions among the components, including the food chain, predators, native species, and invasive species) and identify how human activities have affected the ecosystem.
Req #6 … one Endangered Species… write about it in a 2 - 3 paragraphs ...(give YOUR SOURCE(s)...not "AI" )
Req # 7a or #7c …CHOOSE ONE (most Scouts go for #7c...list the 5 household items and where are they stored for safety...and WHY they need special Storage if you need a little HELP, ask your parents!!
Req # 9 … List TWO Invasive Plant or Animal Species where you are (give SOURCE(s)...not "AI" )... Write and submit a Paragraph on each and be ready to discuss !
If you have not done the "Pre-Reqs" ahead of the Session we will discuss them in general terms during the Session... if you have any questions please email me at [email protected]
most Scouts just call me "Dr.D"
Yours in Scouting,
Charles Daschbach MD MPH
OLD Eagle Scout / OA MB teacher