04.25.06
Posted in BoyScouts at 1:29 pm by spryken
Here is the schedule and agenda for the meetings:
May 10th
- Requirement 1 - Timeline of environmental science
- Requirement 2 - Definitions
- Requirement 4 - We will be doing (B). We will choose 2 study plots, mark them and make our first observations.
- Requirement 5 - Discuss Environmental Impact Statements - homework, create an Environmental Impact Statement
May 17th
- Requirement 3 (A) - Greenhouse effect experiment
- Requirement 4 - continued, we will make our second observation
- Requirement 3 (F) - discuss pollution prevention, resource recovery, and conservation - homework pick 2 ways of preventing pollution that we discussed and practice for 1 week at home
May 24th
- Requirement 3 (B) - Air Particulate experiment
- Requirement 3 (C) - Discuss Water Pollution - Homework, write a 100 word report on how the discussed pollutant affects aquatic life, what the effect was and whether the effect is linked to biomagnification
- Requirement 6 - discuss career opportunities in environmental science.
May 31st
- Requirement 3 (E) - Discuss Endangered Species - homework, write a 100 word report on an endangered species found in NC, include what is being done to protect it and how many are left in the wild. Include a drawing.
- Requirement 4 - continued, last observation trip - homework, write a short report on your journal of observations
June 7th
- Requirement 3 (D) - Soil Erosion experiment, make a poster illustrating the experiment
- Wrap up all homework
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04.21.06
Posted in BoyScouts, addictions, friends and family at 11:09 am by spryken
Ok, I had to get in that Matt and I went to Philmont last year. And since I wanted to test posting a image file, I thought this would be the time.
It was truly a great trip. If you get a chance….GO!!
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Posted in BoyScouts at 10:58 am by spryken
I am starting a class for the Environmental Science Merit Badge for my Boy Scout Troop.
I will post my agenda here, as I get it prepared. Also, there will be some class notes. Until then, here is the Environmental Science Merit Badge Work Sheet we will be using.
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03.22.06
Posted in BoyScouts, amusements at 9:37 am by spryken
Ok, I promised to post more information regarding the Knot Program at Troop 352. Well here is the link to the actual program. I introduced the program to the boys a couple of meetings ago. Most seemed excited and there seems to be some competition building as to who will be first to earn the Black Rope.
We have a lot of new Scouts, just crossing over from Webelos. Several have already asked to test for the Yellow level. Overall, I think the program will be a success. We still have to get and provide the White ropes for practice. And we are going to have an initial test that will allow each Scout to find his current level before the 1 month waiting period requirement goes into effect.
I guess I need to review my knots. One other Assistant Scout Master and myself have taken on the task of becoming the first Black Ropes for the Leaders. We need to have the Black Rope level in order to test the boys who want to acheive that level.
Life is good!!
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02.21.06
Posted in BoyScouts, amusements at 4:41 pm by spryken
As an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster for my local troop, I am fascinated with knots and rope work in general. On several of our recent campouts, I have carried a Knot and Rope work book with me along with some sportsman’s cord. Besides occupying my free time, the boys have become addicted to trying some of the more complex knots. Several of the other ASMs have noticed and the Scoutmaster has found a program that another troop has implemented to encourage knot work.
We have taken that program and are modifying it somewhat for our troop. In general, it follows a “Martial Arts” style grading system of awarding different color ropes for varying skill levels. The first 2 earned levels will just include the requirements for the rank of First Class. So, every scout should be able to advance quickly. The advanced levels will include optional knots and additional lashings. The program will be for both scouts and leaders.
This should be fun!! I will post more as details about the program are finalized. Then about how the program performs, whether the scouts and leaders enjoy it, what the progression rate is, and if we find any problems or modifications to make. I may even post some instructions on tying some of the knots. You never know………
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