Science and Technology Explorer Badge Post 2002
Activity badges are worn on the left
arm and in the order in which they are earned.
To gain the activity badge, Explorer Scouts must complete the
requirements in one of the areas below. Skills and knowledge should be
demonstrated to an appropriately qualified adult or leader.
Alternative A - Meteorology
1. Demonstrate
continued interest in meteorology by regular participation in the recording of
observations and measurements over a period of time (non-consecutive)
2. Demonstrate
skills in meteorological recording and observation to a group of young people.
3. Explain in
some detail the formation of clouds and the weather associated with different
clouds and fronts.
4. Understand
in detail how weather maps are produced and how to interpret them for use in
Scouting activities.
Alternative B - Mechanic
1. Demonstrate
continued interest in maintenance of a mechanical machine over a period of
time. This should involve regular activity and use of a variety of techniques.
2. Demonstrate
mechanical knowledge. Explain the principles of operation of an engine, gearbox
and differential axle.
3. Discuss
the safety rules for your activity and how to use the skills learned in a
responsible manner
1. Demonstrate
continuing interest in a method of communication. This should involve regular
participation in activities, use of a variety of techniques and recording
activity, where appropriate, over a period of time and show improvement
2. Demonstrate
radio communications method to a group of young people.
3. Discuss
the rules or codes of practice for radio communication and how to use equipment
in a responsible manner.
4. Demonstrate
knowledge of appropriate alphabets and of internationally recognised call signs
and signals.
Alternative D - Electronics
1. Demonstrate
a continuing interest in electronics. This should involve regular participation
in activities and use of a variety of techniques and equipment over a period of
time and show improvement.
2. Demonstrate
project work in electronics to a group of young people.
3. Discuss
the safe working practices of electronics and how to use equipment in a
responsible manner.
4. Demonstrate
detailed knowledge of circuits, components and the symbols used in electronics.
5.
Alternative E - Astronomy
1. Demonstrate
continued interest in astronomy. This should involve regular participation in
activities, use of a variety of instruments and recording observations over a
period of time and show improvement.
2. Demonstrate
skills in astronomical recording and observation to a group of young people.
3. Understand
the meaning of technical astronomical terms. Describe in detail our galaxy and
solar system, including planets and other bodies.
4. Demonstrate
a good knowledge of man's activities in space since 1969.
Alternative F - Naturalist
1. Demonstrate
continued interest in the natural world. This should involve regular
participation in activities, use of a variety of study techniques and
conservation techniques over a period of time and show improvement.
2. Demonstrate skills in the recording and observation of the natural world to a group of young people.