Environmental Science
03:00 pm - 05:45 pm | 4 / 15 seats taken |
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 !!!
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:
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:
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, but a City block or an area where around where you live would suffice! MAKE OBSERVATION NOTES for Day One, and again on Day Two 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 paragraph or three...(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... 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" )... we'll 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 charles616@aol.com
most Scouts just call me "Dr.D"
Yours in Scouting,
Charles Daschbach MD MPH
OLD Eagle Scout / OA MB teacher