Environmental Science
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+ | From its beginnings, the Boy Scouts of America had a strong foundation of woodcraft, nature study, and conservation. Many activities in Scouting come from activities of Native Americans. Many of the principles that Scouts uphold come from the conservation ethics of early founders, in particular [[Ernest Thompson Seton]] and [[Daniel Carter Beard]]. The BSA has taught more than 110 million young environmentalists throughout its history. Currently, with nearly 5 million members, the BSA continues to train the youth of America in principles of conservation and environmental science. | ||
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* [http://www.endangeredspecie.com/map.htm Find Endangered Species in Your State] Clickable map, good for requirement 3e1. | * [http://www.endangeredspecie.com/map.htm Find Endangered Species in Your State] Clickable map, good for requirement 3e1. | ||
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Revision as of 13:05, October 28, 2012

![]() | Environmental Science merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank. |
Environmental Science merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1972 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 007 | |
Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2006 |
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“ | While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate the natural world. | ” |
From its beginnings, the Boy Scouts of America had a strong foundation of woodcraft, nature study, and conservation. Many activities in Scouting come from activities of Native Americans. Many of the principles that Scouts uphold come from the conservation ethics of early founders, in particular Ernest Thompson Seton and Daniel Carter Beard. The BSA has taught more than 110 million young environmentalists throughout its history. Currently, with nearly 5 million members, the BSA continues to train the youth of America in principles of conservation and environmental science.
Environmental Science is one of the required merit badges for the World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts,
and one of the required merit badges for the William T. Hornaday awards for Boy Scouts.
Environmental Science merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
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- The BSA Environment Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Environmental Science as one of your monthly themes.
- Environmental Science is a popular summer camp merit badge.
Requirement resources
Related awards
Ecology-related awards
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Science-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- EnviroLink
- Fort Collins Science Center
- Human Dimensions of Global Enviromental Change
- Introduction to Terrarium & Vivarium Keeping
- The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide
- MAPS - Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites
- Earth Awareness Educational Resources
- Earth911
- Nonpoint Source Pointers (Factsheets)
- GLOBE - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment
- Green Peace
- Endangered Species Program
- CRC Endangered Species Science - from the Smithsonian
- EE-Link: Endangered Species
- EnviroInfo
- Find Endangered Species in Your State Clickable map, good for requirement 3e1.
![]() | First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World Camping • Communication • Cooking • Family Life • Personal Fitness • Personal Management Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science OR Sustainability Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling | ![]() |