CUBS INTEREST BADGE:

WORLD SCOUT ENVIRONMENT

 

(You must have passed your 10th birthday before you start this badge).

There are 5 sections to this badge. You must complete ONE requirement from sections 1, 2 and 3 and all requirements in sections 4 and 5.


SECTION 1

 

Date Completed

a) Find out about three water borne diseases and how to prevent them. Create a yarn/play to teach others about the dangers of water borne diseases.

OR

 

b) Make a water scope and examine water from your local waterway. Record your findings in a log book.

OR

 

c) Carry out an experiment to test the air for pollution.

 


SECTION 2:

 

Date Completed

a) Visit a zoo, wildlife rehabilitation centre, game or nature reserve to discover the loss of natural habitat.

OR

 

b) Take part in a nature clean-up lasting half a day and report the results to the examiner.

OR

 

c) Make and display an environmental impact poster.

 


SECTION 3:

 

Date Completed

a) Name five natural alternatives to replace harmful substances.

OR

 

b) Make compost or a wormery. Make notes on its progress and explain how you expect your garden to benefit from it.

OR

 

c) Carry out an experiment to observe the time it takes for different items to decompose. Bury both natural and man-made materials in the ground and leave for one month before removing and observing the difference.

 

 

SECTION 4:

 

Date Completed

a) Earn the recycling badge.

 

b) Find out how to dispose of E-waste (computer components; printer cartridges, batteries, etc).

 


SECTION 5:

 

Date Completed

a) Plan what you could do in the event of an environmental threat such as:

- an oil spill

- a fire in your community

- a flood in your community

- storm damage

 

 

Parent/Guardian Signature:          ________________________________________

 

Akela/Cub Leader:              _____________________________________________