Virtual Environmental Science Merit Badge

WHAT: The Environmental Science Merit Badge takes concepts of nature and ecology to the next level. Through discussions, experiments, and research, Scouts learn how their decisions and daily lives impact the environment and natural world around them. Environmental stewardship and consciousness are necessities that all youth should learn about in order to be productive members of society. Environmental science or sustainability merit badge are interchangeable for Eagle Scout rank requirements.

Meet your Counselor - Patrick Dalton is a student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth who’s major of study is Crime and justice and is studying sustainability as a minor. Patrick is also a fourth-year staff member at Yawgoog Scout Reservation and will serve as the Nature Director for the 2020 Summer!

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members

HOW:  Environmental Science Merit Badge is an eagle required badge. The Environmental Science Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.

Before beginning work on any merit badge, scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over two sessions:

May 5, 2020 7:00PM-9:00PM 

May 8, 2020 7:00PM-9:00PM

Scouts must attend both sessions to complete the offered requirements.

After registering, Scouts will receive a link and login information via email. Scouts will also receive instructor details that can be used to connect to the counselor on Scoutbook. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded. 

PREREQUISITES:  

To be completed between classes: Course outline

Suggested supplies/prep-work for students: Have the worksheet printed or open on a screen. Need a pencil and paper for the homework.