This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. B after you have completed requirements 2 through 8, revisit the article you found for requirement 1a. This merit badge has been replaced with the nuclear science merit badge requirements for the atomic energy merit badge. Earning the nuclear science merit badge is a chance for scouts to learn about radiation, atoms, electrons, elements from the periodic table, and more. The nuclear merit badge using common household items, he almost built a breeder reactor. The requirements for the nuclear science merit badge are designed to allow the scout to complete the merit badge on his own, purely with the merit badge book, but attending workshops like this one can. The new badge contains activities that are directly related to what we, nuclear scientists, do everyday.
Lakeview district in longhorn council fort worth, texas, usa. Staff from the black swamp bird observatory also deliver a bird presentation for the scouts. The nuclear science merit badge was updated in 2004, but the requirements have not drastically changed from the previous atomic energy merit badge. Explain how any one persons discovery was related to one others persons. The nuclear science merit badge is designed to cover a high school level of understanding of models of the atom with a somewhat more sophisticated understanding of radiation hazards, at least compared to the level of understanding of the general public. Follow the jump for the complete requirements do the following. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. With the help of the aps division of nuclear physics education committee, the boy scouts of america has revised its atomic energy merit badge program. The nuclear science merit badge was updated in 2005 previously the atomic energy merit badge, and the requirements updated again in 2017. Win naygn local scout made history at farley nuclear.
Merit badge counselors must complete youth protection training, file an adult application and merit badge counselor information form. A guide for presenting the boy scouts of america nuclear. The nuclear science merit badge was updated by the boy scouts of american in 2011. Did you know the boy scouts of america used to offer a merit badge in atomic energy. Explain each of the five discovered in the field of atomic energy. Describe the hazards of radiation to humans, the environment, and wildlife. Items in red must be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at pathways to eagle. Atomic energy merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Explain how you can change your energy use through reuse and recycling. In 2005, the boy scouts of america revised a merit badge called atomic energy and renamed it nuclear science. This website contains information and links to help you fulfill all the requirements. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2.
Nuclear science badge workshop ans public information. Nuclear science merit badge requirements scoutbook. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. Merit badge requirements as seen in the boy scout requirements, 2012 edition bsa supply no.
At noon we will have a lunch of pizza and salad, minicupcakes, iced tea, lemonade. The get to know nuclear patch requirements focus on learning about nuclear science and technology through. There is a name change and there is a new look to the badge. If you are a troop leader, merit badge counselor, or scout looking for resources to earn this badge, youve come to the right place. A find an article on the use or conservation of energy. Saturday is a full day of activities with scouts completing the requirements for their nuclear science merit badge. Make a drawing showing how nuclear fission happens, labeling all details. In 1963, the boy scouts of america approved this as the 104th in their series of merit badges. Discuss with your counselor what in the article is interesting to you, the questions it raises, and what ideas it addresses that you do not understand. The annual event gave boy scouts the opportunity to work on 21 merit badges, including first aid, environmental sciences, chemistry and citizenship in the nation. Grand canyon council 2017 nuclear science merit badge. In others, the merit badge s name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badge s requirements.
Give an example of each of the following in relation to how energy from an atom can be used. Explain how a reactor could be used to change nuclear energy into electrical energy or make things radioactive. Home nuclear science merit badge nuclear science merit badge links the following links may be helpful with finding the information necessary to complete the requirements. The book as a a added to the end of the number, which means that it was just a scheduled update instead of a replacement.
The requirements for the nuclear science merit badge and useful references can be found. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Event photography of the 2012 duke energy merit badge encampment, held at the duke energyexplorium at the mcguire nuclear energy station in huntersville. Discuss with your counselor the principles of radiation safety.
The boy scout nuclear science merit badge an opportunity. The two booklets shown on the right provide the scout with the necessary information to complete the badge s requirements. The badge was replaced by a nuclear science merit badge that same year. Hahn acquired the nickname of radioactive boy scout when he earned a merit badge in atomic energy. Members of the farley women in nuclear win chapter, the farley naygn chapter, operations training, operations and communications departments worked with the scouts to complete the requirements for this rather rare merit badge. Show the fuel, control rods, shielding, moderator, and cooling material. The nuclear science merit badge is not one of the more common badges a scout earns, explained assistant scout. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. Dedeo the only reason for time is so thatthe only reason for time is so that everything doesnt happen at once. Explain the difference between radiation exposure and contamination. Troop 325 merit badge midway nuclear science merit badge prerequisites counselor.
Energy merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. It is the same merit badge number as the atomic energy merit badge. Check back in the spring for our next camporee schedule. Using a chart, graph, spreadsheet, or another method approved by your counselor, demonstrate your understanding of each aspect of emergency preparedness listed in requirement 2a prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery for 10 emergency situations from the list below. The pathways to eagle preparation work items for the emergency preparedness merit badge are. Scoutingbsanuclear science merit badge wikibooks, open. I dont know about you, but nuclear science doesnt sound nearly as cool dangerous as atomic energy.
Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Explain how time, distance, and shielding can reduce an individuals radiation dose. The lifesaving merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the boy scouts of america in lifesaving merit badge is required for the national outdoor badge for aquatics. Did you know that the boy scouts have a merit badge in nuclear science. Explain what is meant by sustainable energy sources. Adam daegorn, a scout master in las vegas and a project manager at the national nuclear security administration nevada field. Boy scout nuclear science merit badge workshop spring 2014. Requirements to earn the bsa nuclear science merit badge.
Find out what percentage of electricity in the united states is generated by nuclear power plants, by coal, and by gas. Scoutbook boy scouts energy merit badge requirements. View nuclear science merit badge ppts online, safely and virusfree. Adam daegorn, a scout master in las vegas and a project manager at the national nuclear security administration nevada field office, does. Nuclear energy and the use of nuclear materials accompanying power point presentation material for high school and middle school teachers by drs. Put on your hazmat suit and check out the latest requirements for nuclear science merit badge, updated on jan.
See the guide for merit badge counselors for additional details. We normally have about 220 scouts and scouters attend the event. We are in need of volunteers to help teach short segments of this merit badge to small groups. Nuclear sciencenuclear science merit badgemerit badge presented by dr. The nuclear science merit badge is an exciting way to learn about physics. Nuclear science merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. This guide demonstrates one way to host a nuclear science merit badge workshop. Cascade pacific council of the boy scouts of america is the local scouting organization in northwest oregon and southwest washington. Henri becquerel, niels bohr, marie curie, albert einstein, enrico fermi, otto hahn, ernest lawrence, lise meitner, william roentgen, and sir ernest rutherford.
The local chapter of the health physics society is sponsoring the boy scouts of america nuclear science merit badge for boys and girls. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. The boy scouts of america offered a badge in atomic energy for some years, but in 2005 this was superseded by a merit badge in nuclear energy. As of january 1, 2005, the atomic energy merit badge is superseded by new requirements the nuclear science merit badge. In preparing your discussion, consider the energy required for the things you do and use on a daily basis cooking, showering, using lights, driving, watching tv, using the computer. Boy scouts flock to local nuclear plants year after year. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Find out how many nuclear power plants exist in the united states. Nuclear science merit badge links rhic at creighton. Show you understand energy efficiency by explaining to your counselor a common example of a situation where energy. Helping scouts earn this badge provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what we do. Brandon thomas hello, and thanks for considering the nuclear science merit badge.
Boy scouts have to complete a number of tasks to earn the nuclear energy merit badge. Energy education center 600 n airport rd buckeye, az 85326. For each example, explain the application and its significance to nuclear science. Nuclear science badge workshop american nuclear society. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be. If you are willing to help, please contact name, phone number, and email. The requirements for the merit badge are designed to allow scouts. The badge was first offered in 1963 and discontinued in 2005.
The boy scouts of america sponsor a series of merit badge opportunities for their members. In addition to earning the coolest patch everyone wants one of these. Boy scouts nuclear science merit badge local and student sections of the american nuclear society sponsor a series of nuclear science merit badge opportunities for scouts in their areas. Requirements for the energy merit badge with worksheets.