Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Skating Merit Badge

Skating Merit Badge



Please note this Blog is meant to help my own students to be able to Advance in Scouting by staying organized. This Blog is run and managed by the scouts themselves plus all members of our family. The content in this blog is not attended to replace BSA materials but rather to organize all our materials into one place. I hope this can help your scout! Have any comments to share or suggested changes?




Requirements for the Skating merit badge:


  1. Do the following:
    1. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards associated with skating and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
    2. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while skating, including hypothermia, frostbite, lacerations, abrasions, fractures, sprains and strains, blisters, heat-related reactions, and shock.
  2. Complete ALL of the requirements for ONE of the following options.
    Ice Skating
    1. Do the following:
      1. Give general safety and courtesy rules for ice skating. Discuss preparations that must be taken when skating outdoors on natural ice. Explain how to make an ice rescue.
      2. Discuss the parts and functions of the different types of ice skates.
      3. Describe the proper way to carry ice skates.
      4. Describe how to store skates for long periods of time, such as seasonal storage.
    2. Do the following:
      1. Skate forward at least 40 feet and come to a complete stop. Use either a two-footed snowplow stop or a one-footed snowplow stop.
      2. After skating forward, glide forward on two feet, then on one foot, first right and then left.
      3. Starting from a T position, stroke forward around the test area, avoiding the use of toe picks if wearing figure skates.
    3. Do the following:
      1. Glide backward on two feet for at leaast two times the skater's height.
      2. Skate backward for at least 20 feet on two skates.
      3. After gaining forward speed, glide forward on two feet, making a turn of 180 degrees around a cone, first to the right and then to the left.
    4. Do the following:
      1. Perform a forward shoot-the-duck until you're nearly stopped. Rise while still on one foot.
      2. Explain to your counselor the safety considerations for running or participating in an ice skating race.
      3. Take part in a relay race.
      4. Perform a hockey stop.
    Roller Skating
    1. Do the following:
      1. Give general safety and etiquette rules for roller skating.
      2. Discuss the parts and functions of the roller skate.
      3. Describe five essential steps to good skate care.
    2. Do the following:
      1. Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet for at least 100 feet in both directions around the rink and demonstrate proper techniques for stopping.
      2. Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate, then on the other skate.
    3. Do the following:
      1. Perform the crosscut.
      2. Skate backward for at least 40 feet on two skates, then for at least 15 feet on one skate.
      3. Skate forward in a slalom pattern for at least 40 feet on two skates, then for at least 20 feet on one skate.
      4. Skate backward in a slalom pattern for at least 15 feet on two skates.
    4. Do the following:
      1. Shuttle skate once around the rink, bending twice along the way without stopping.
      2. Perform a widespread eagle.
      3. Perform a mohawk.
      4. Perform a series of two consecutive spins on skates, OR hop, skip, and jump on skates for at least 10 feet.
    5. Do the following:
      1. Race on a speed track, demonstrating proper technique in starting, cornering, passing, and pacing.
      2. Perform the limbo under a pole placed at least chest-high OR shoot-the-duck under a waist-high pole and rise while still on one foot.
      3. Perform the stepover.
      4. While skating, dribble a basketball the length of the floor, then return to your starting position, OR push a hockey ball with a stick around the entire rink in both directions.
    In-Line Skating
    1. Do the following:
      1. Give general and in-line skating safety rules and etiquette.
      2. Describe the parts and functions of the in-line skate.
      3. Describe the required and recommended safety equipment.
      4. Describe four essential steps to good skate care.
    2. Do the following:
      1. Skate forward with smooth, linked strokes on two feet for at least 100 feet.
      2. Skate forward and glide at least 15 feet on one skate, then on the other skate.
      3. Stop on command on flat pavement using the heel brake.
    3. Do the following:
      1. Perform the forward crossover.
      2. Perform a series of forward, linked swizzles for at least 40 feet.
      3. Skate backward for at least 40 feet in a series of linked, backward swizzles.
      4. From a b pace, perform a lunge turn around an object predetermined by your counselor.
      5. Perform a mohawk.
    4. Do the following:
      1. Perform a series of at least four one-footed downhill slaloms on pavement with a gentle slope.
      2. Describe how to pass a pedestrian or another skater from behind.
      3. Describe at least three ways to avoid an unforeseen obstacle while skating.
      4. Describe two ways to get on and off a curb, and demonstrate at least one of these methods.


Suggested Websites:

Inline Skating Resource Center

Roller Skating Association International

USA Roller Sports

U.S. Figure Skating Association









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BSA Pets Merit Badge

Pets Merit Badge



Please note this Blog is meant to help my own students to be able to Advance in Scouting by staying organized. This Blog is run and managed by the scouts themselves plus all members of our family. The content in this blog is not attended to replace BSA materials but rather to organize all our materials into one place. I hope this can help your scout! Have any comments to share or suggested changes?



Requirements for the Pets merit badge:


  1. Present evidence that you have cared for a pet for four months. Get approval before you start.
    • Work done for other merit badges cannot be used for this requirement.
  2. Write in 200 words of more about the care, feeding, and housing of your pet. Tell some interesting facts about it. Tell why you have this kind of pet. Give local laws, if any, relating to the pet you keep.
  3. Show that you have read a book or pamphlet, approved by your counselor, about your kind of pet. Discuss with your counselor what you have learned from what you read.
  4. Do ONE of the following:
    1. Show your pet in some pet show.
    2. Start a friend raising a pet like yours. Help your friend get a good start.
    3. Train a pet in three or more tricks or special abilities.


Suggested Websites

American Cat Fanciers Association

American Humane Association

American Kennel Club

The Humane Society of the United States

SPAY/USA

















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BSA Dog Care Merit Badge

Dog Care Merit Badge


Please note this Blog is meant to help my own students to be able to Advance in Scouting by staying organized. This Blog is run and managed by the scouts themselves plus all members of our family. The content in this blog is not attended to replace BSA materials but rather to organize all our materials into one place. I hope this can help your scout! Have any comments to share or suggested changes?

Merit_Badge Dog_Care



Requirements for the Dog Care merit badge:


  1. Do the following:
    1. Briefly discuss the historical origin and domestication of the dog.
    2. Describe some common characteristics of the dogs that make up each of the seven major dog groups.
    3. Tell some specific characteristics of seven breeds of dogs (one from each major group), OR give a short history of one breed.
  2. Point out on a dog or a sketch at least 10 body parts. Give the correct name of each one.
  3. Do the following:
    1. Explain the importance of house-training, obedience training, and socialization training for your dog.
    2. Explain what "responsible pet ownership" means.
    3. Explain what issues (including temperament) must be considered when deciding on what breed of dog to get as a family pet.
  4. For two months, keep and care for your dog.* Maintain a log of your activities during this period that includes these items: feeding schedule, types of food used, amount fed, exercise periods, training schedule, a weekly body weight record, grooming and bathing schedules, veterinary care, if necessary, and costs. Also include a brief description of the type of housing/shelter arrangements you have for your dog.
  5. Explain the correct way to obedience train a dog and what equipment you would need. Show with your dog any three of these commands: "come", "sit", "down", "heel", "stay", "fetch" or "get it", and "drop it".
  6. Do the following:
    1. Discuss the proper vaccination schedule for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.
    2. Discuss the control methods for preventing fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites (worms) for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.
    3. Explain the importance of dental care and tooth brushing to your pet's health.
    4. Discuss the benefits of grooming your dog's coat and nails on a regular basis.
    5. Discuss with your counselor any seasonal conditions (like hot summers, cold winters, or extreme humidity) where you live that need to be considered for your dog.
    6. Discuss with your counselor the considerations and advantages of spaying or neutering your dog.
  7. Do the following:
    1. Explain the precautions to take in handling a hurt dog.
    2. Show how to put on an emergency muzzle.
    3. Explain how to treat wounds. Explain first aid for a dog bite.
    4. Show how to put on a simple dressing and bandage the foot, body, or head of your dog.
    5. Explain what to do if a dog is hit by a car.
    6. List the things needed in every dog owner's first-aid kit.
    7. Tell the dangers of home treatment of a serious ailment.
    8. Briefly discuss the cause and method of spread, the signs and symptoms and the methods of prevention of rabies, parvovirus, distemper, and heartworms in dogs.
  8. Visit a veterinary hospital or an animal shelter and give a report about your visit to your counselor.
  9. Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs that are in force in your community.
  10. Learn about three career opportunities for working with dogs. Pick one and find out about the education, training, and experience required for this career, and discuss this with your counselor. Tell why this profession interests you.
* The activities used to fulfill the requirements for the Dog Care merit badge may not be used to help fulfill the requirements for other merit badges.



Suggested Websites:

Periodicals 

AKC Family Dog

Websites

American Humane

The American Kennel Club

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Dog Breed Info Center

Dog Owner’s Guide

Dogpark.com

The Humane Society of the United States

The Kennel Club

Pet of the Day

SPAY/USA

“Woof! It’s a Dog’s Life”




















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BSA Salesmanship Merit Badge



Salesmanship Merit Badge

Please note this Blog is meant to help my own students to be able to Advance in Scouting by staying organized. This Blog is run and managed by the scouts themselves plus all members of our family. The content in this blog is not attended to replace BSA materials but rather to organize all our materials into one place. I hope this can help your scout! Have any comments to share or suggested changes?

By studying salesmanship, Scouts can learn self-confidence, motivation, friendliness, and the persistence necessary to overcome obstacles and solve

enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life.


Requirements for the Salesmanship merit badge:

  1. Do the following:
    1. Explain the responsibilities of a salesperson, and how a salesperson serves customers and helps stimulate the economy.
    2. Explain the differences between a business-to-business salesperson and a consumer salesperson.
  2. Explain why it is important for a salesperson to do the following:
    1. Research the market to be sure the product or service meets the needs of the customers.
    2. Learn all about the product or service to be sold.
    3. If possible, visit the location where the product is built and learn how it is constructed.If a service is being sold, learn about the benefits of the service to the customer.
    4. Follow up with customers after their purchase to confirm their satisfaction and discuss their concerns about the product or service.
  3. Write and present a sales plan for a product or service and a sales territory assigned by your counselor.
  4. Make a sales presentation of a product or service assigned by your counselor.
  5. Do ONE of the following and keep a record (cost sheet). Use the sales techniques you have learned, and share your experience with your counselor:
    1. Help your unit raise funds through sales of merchandise or of tickets to a Scout event.
    2. Sell your services such as lawn raking or mowing, pet watching, dog walking, show shoveling, and car washing to your neighbors. Follow up after the service has been completed and determine the customer's satisfaction.
    3. Earn money through retail selling.
  6. Do ONE of the following:
    1. Interview a salesperson and learn the following:
      1. What made the person choose sales as a profession?
      2. What are the most important things to remember when talking to customers?
      3. How is the product or service sold?
      4. Include your own questions.
    2. Interview a retail store owner and learn the following:
      1. How often is the owner approached by a sales representative?
      2. What good traits should a sales representative have? What habits should the sales representative avoid?
      3. What does the owner consider when deciding whether to establish an account with a sales representative?
      4. Include at least two of your own questions.
  7. Investigate and report on career opportunities in sales, then do the following:
    1. Prepare a written statement of your qualifications and experience. Include relevant classes you have taken in school and merit badges you have earned.
    2. Discuss with your counselor what education, experience, or training you should obtain so you are prepared to serve in a sales position.

Suggested Websites:

The BizWorld Foundation

Junior Achievement











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March 26th, 2020

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

9 am - 11 am    bsa-coin-collecting

1 pm - 2 pm     bsa-public-health

2:30-3:30 pm   bsa-safety-merit-badge

7 pm- 8 pm      bsa-citizenship-in-world

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Specifics for today:

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Coin Collecting Merit Badge will be offered on March 26th from 10am-12pm Eastern Standard Time. 

Scouts should be prepared with Pre-req's #3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10d. 

The Counselor will be available for follow-ups on Saturday 3/28 as needed.

Pre-req's #3. 
Explain the grading terms Uncirculated, Extremely Fine, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, and Poor. Show five different grade examples of the same coin type. Explain the term proof and why it is not a grade. Tell what encapsulated coins are.

Pre-req's #5.
Do ONE of the following:
  1. Demonstrate to your counselor that you know how to use two U.S. or world coin reference catalogs.
  2. Read a numismatic magazine or newspaper and tell your counselor about what you learned.

Pre-req's #6.
Describe the 1999-2008 50 State Quarters program or the America the Beautiful Quarters program. Collect and show your counselor five different quarters from circulation you have acquired from one of these programs.

Pre-req's #7.
Collect from circulation a set of currently circulating U.S. coins. Include one coin of each denomination (cent, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar, dollar). For each coin, locate the mint marks, if any, and the designer's initials, if any.

Pre-req's #9.
Do ONE of the following:
  1. Collect and identify 50 foreign coins from at least 10 different countries.
  2. Collect and identify 20 bank notes from at least five different countries.
  3. Collect and identify 15 different tokens or medals.
  4. For each year since the year of your birth, collect a date set of a single type of coin.

Pre-req's #10d.
Do drawings of five Colonial-era U.S. coins.


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Homework

1. GOOGLE!  
Do a search for “public health” and spend some time reading a bit more about current events and how public health impacts our community, country, and world

2. Familiarize yourself with the, county, or state health agency (Req 7b) 

Other States:  

3. Join our PBS Online Study Class! 
Click this link: 
Enter your name (the same one you used when you registered*) and join the class. 

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Review Safety Considerations for the following:



Evacuation/Emergency Action Plan Templates:
These are GUIDES! Remember, your need to focus on identifying a hazard and how to avoid it in 5 different common locations. But these are great examples of Emergency Action Planning in ACTION:


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Citizenship in the World Merit Badge will be offered March 26th at 8pm. 

Scouts should complete Pre-Requisites: 3 (focus on COVID 19) , 4, and 7. 
3a and 4b overlap with that topic. 

Pre-req's #3. 
Do the following:
  1. Pick a current world event. (focus on COVID 19) In relation to this current event, discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.
  2. Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships with other countries.

Pre-req's #4. 
Do TWO of the following:
  1. Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain the role of international law and how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
  2. Using resources such as major daily newspapers, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and news magazines, observe a current issue that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments, tariffs, and free trade. Explain what you have learned. Include in your discussion an explanation of why countries must cooperate in order for world trade and global competition to thrive.
  3. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
    1. The United Nations and UNICEF
    2. The World Court
    3. Interpol
    4. World Organization of the Scout Movement
    5. The World Health Organization
    6. Amnesty International
    7. The International Committee of the Red Cross
    8. CARE (Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere)
    9. European Union

Pre-req's #7.
  1. Do TWO of the following (with your parent's permission) and share with your counselor what you have learned:
    1. Visit the Web site of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.
    2. Visit the Web site of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.
    3. Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.
    4. Attend a world Scout jamboree.
    5. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.


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BSA Safety Merit Badge - ArtyScout

BSA SAFETY  MERIT BADGE

ArtyScout Blog Post 

Her thoughts regarding this Merit Badge, links she has found, written thoughts on paper, copies of her worksheets, and copies with photos of her project as a whole. 

PAUSE WE WILL COME BACK TO OUR THOUGHTS LATER and post then





Monday Day 1 I learned about in class:

Session 1 – Risks/Hazards at Home; Fire Safety
Session 1 Video Recap:
WE GOT ONE! THANKS TO ONE OF OUR STUDENTS!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPBOLObvjjM
Review Safety Considerations for the following:
https://www.americanhumane.org/fact-sheet/pet-proofing-your-home/ (Pet Proofing)
https://www.alarms.org/guide-to-basic-gun-safety/ (Basic Gun Safety)
Evacuation/Emergency Action Plan Templates:
These are GUIDES! Remember, your need to focus on identifying a hazard and how to avoid it in 5 different common locations. But these are great examples of Emergency Action Planning in ACTION:
FINAL WORKBOOK SUBMISSION FORM:
Do NOT submit this until the END of the final session.
[LINK TO FORM COMING WEDNESDAY]

Homework:

Here are the links I found to share for homework tonight:
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Today Day 2 I learned about in class: 




Homework:

Here are the links I found to share for homework tonight:
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Today Day 3 I learned about in class: 




Homework:

Here are the links I found to share for homework tonight:
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Today Day 4 I learned about in class: 




Homework:

Here are the links I found to share for homework tonight:
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Today Day 5 I learned about in class: 




Homework:

Here are the links I found to share for homework tonight:
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From the Merit Badge Class:

Here are resources and videos to supplement your online learning. You will also find links to each of the required forms to confirm learning/participation.
Pre-Session Work – Common Injuries/Crimes; NTAS 
Go online and search for statistics on common accidents/injuries, and crime rates for your state and/or community. 
Complete this form:
https://247scouting.com/forms/form.php?OrgKey=BSA083&id=1340
This form must be completed by the end of the final session to receive credit. 
Learn about the National Terrorism Alert System (NTAS) online:  
https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
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