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(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
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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.
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b) Make a water scope and
examine water from your local waterway. Record your findings in a log book.
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c) Carry out an experiment
to test the air for pollution.
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SECTION 2:
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a) Visit a zoo, wildlife
rehabilitation centre, game or nature reserve to discover the loss of natural
habitat.
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b) Take part in a nature
clean-up lasting half a day and report the results to the examiner.
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c) Make and display an
environmental impact poster.
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SECTION 3:
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a) Name five natural
alternatives to replace harmful substances.
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b) Make compost or a
wormery. Make notes on its progress and explain how you expect your garden to
benefit from it.
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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.
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SECTION 4:
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Date Completed
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a)
Earn the recycling badge.
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b) Find out how to dispose
of E-waste (computer components; printer cartridges, batteries, etc).
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SECTION 5:
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a)
Plan what you could do in the event of an environmental threat such as:
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an oil spill
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a fire in your community
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a flood in your community
- storm damage
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Parent/Guardian
Signature: ________________________________________
Akela/Cub Leader: _____________________________________________
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