8. Do ONE of the following: : a. Maintain one or more reptiles or amphibians for at least a month. Record food accepted, eating methods, changes in coloration, shedding of skins, and general habits; or keep the eggs of a reptile from the time of laying until hatching; or keep the eggs of an amphibian from the time of laying until their transformation into tadpoles (frogs) or larvae (salamanders). : b. Choose a reptile or amphibian that you can observe at a local zoo, aquarium, nature center, or other such exhibit (such as your classroom or school). Study the specimen weekly for a period of three months. At each visit, sketch the specimen in its captive habitat and note any changes in its coloration, shedding of skins, and general habits and behavior. Find out, either from information you locate on your own or by talking to the caretaker, what this species eats and what are its native habitat and home range, preferred climate, average life expectancy, and natural predators. Also identify any human caused threats to its population and any laws that protect the species and its habitat. After the observation period, share what you have learned with your counselor.
There is no BSA age requirement for Rifle Shooting merit badge. However, many states- NY for example -have a minimum age for firearms so this may limit your access to this badge.
No, but there is a sports merit badge
The Marksmanship merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges created in 1911. It was replaced by the Rifle and Shotgun Shooting merit badge in 1966 which was in turn replaced by the Rifle Shooting merit badge and the Shotgun Shooting merit badge in 1987. The Archery merit badge was created in 1911.
Requirement for the Hiking Merit badge can be used for requirements for First Class and Second Class ranks. More importantly hiking is a fun activity that is good for physical fitness and exploring parks and other outdoor areas.
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.orgMeritBadge.org
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.orgMeritBadge.org
I'm not sure what you mean by "open". You should have your Scoutmaster's permission to start on a merit badge. Usually he signs a "blue card" which is the record of your merit badge progress. This is to ensure that you have any prerequisites that are required and that you are going to a registered merit badge counselor. You should make contact with your merit badge counselor prior to starting the merit badge to ensure you are credited for your work.
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]MeritBadge.org[linked]Find a merit badge counselor for alectricity and print the worksheet from the website in the related links (below).
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]MeritBadge.org[linked]
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]MeritBadge.org[linked]
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]MeritBadge.org[linked]
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:The merit badge pamphletYour merit badge counselorYour school teachersYour school or community libraryThe BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]MeritBadge.org[linked]