Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting
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Animal Science Merit Badge
The Animal Science merit badge teaches Scouts about raising and caring for livestock. It focuses on animals like cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, and horses. Scouts can choose activities like raising a feeder pig, visiting a farm, or researching online. They learn about feeding, health care, and the role of livestock in food production. This…
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Home Repairs Merit Badge
While working on the Home Repairs merit badge, Scouts learn to identify and fix various issues in their homes. They learn why maintaining a home is important and how making repairs in a timely manner can eliminate problems in their homes and improve safety and save money.
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Graphic Arts Merit Badge
Working on the requirements for the Graphic Arts merit badge helps Scouts learn about producing printed communications. They learn about different media and design a piece for printing. They visit a location which produces graphic arts and find out about career opportunities.
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Whittling Chip Retired
The old Whittling Chip certification was usually done during the Bear year. Once a Scout earned it, they could carry and use a pocketknife. But with the new program, knife safety isn’t a one-time lesson. Scouts will need to complete a knife safety Adventure at every rank. This means they will review and learn new…
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Square Knot Song and Overhand Knot Song
Singing songs is a fun way for Scouts to learn basic skills, and knot-tying songs are especially helpful. The Square Knot Song and Overhand Knot Song are two examples. These songs teach Scouts how to tie knots by breaking down the steps to a simple tune. They make learning knots easier and more memorable, especially…
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Geology Merit Badge
While doing the requirements for the Geology merit badge, Scouts learn about rocks and resources. They can focus on sedimentary processes, energy resources, mineral resources, or earth history while working on this merit badge. Scouts also research career opportunities related to geology.
