Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts Requirements Catalog

Archeology
All requirements completed in CM VA

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Contrast archeology to anthropology, geology, paleontology and history

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Describe steeps in archaeological process

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Study relative dating

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Gather information on archaeological sites outside and inside the US

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Learn to be a protector of the past

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Create a time capsule

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Learn about your self through your trash

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Create a mock digging site

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Identify careers in archaeology

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Help prepare an archaeology exhibit

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Describe expected findings of American Indians’, settlers and soldiers site

Architecture
3 of 5 requirements completed

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Tour of historic Portsmouth community

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Interview of home occupants

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Draw room to scale

Art
All requirements completed at CM VA

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Tell stories with pictures

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Learn to advertise with pictures

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Explore art mediums

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Research careers in art

Bird Study
All 8 requirements completed at CM VA

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Research bird study

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Sketch and label birds

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Care for and use binoculars

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Use range maps

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Prepare field notebook

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Recognize bird calls and songs

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Discover the Christmas bird count

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Build a bird feeder

Chemistry
All requirements completed at CM VA

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Experience chemistry laboratory

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Experiment with chemical solutions

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Construct Cartesian diver

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Compare and contrast chemical changes

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Learn divisions of chemistry

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Recognize chemistry in society

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Research careers in chemistry

Engineering
All requirements completed in CM VA

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Investigate manufactured items

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Research engineering achievements

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Explore work of 6 types of engineers

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Visit? Bob are you an engineer?

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Use engineering-systems approach, make an original design,

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Make simple model of transforming motion, compute amount and cost of electricity in your home, do experiments with wood, plastic and metal, experiment with converting energy, study traffic flow, join project competition

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Research preparation for careers in engineering

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Study Engineer’s Code of Ethics


 

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