Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. Bring your completed home inspection checklist, signed by an adult, and your written results from 8 and 9a to the workshop. Electricity merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. As early as 600 bc, observers of the physical world suspected that electricity existed but did not have a name for it. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Adults, please ensure that scout understands and inspects for the items on the checklist. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. It is important to understand the atoms structure because the electrical charge of the electron is the basic unit of electricity. Make a simple electromagnet and use it to show magnetic. The electricity merit badge requirements listed below are the ones that will be tested at the clinic either as a paper test or project demonstration form.
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. Power companies generate alternating current to make it easier to transmit electricity over long. Bsa electricity merit badge 1 electricity merit badge electricity safety 2 electrical shock electricity is always trying to get to the ground.
July 2, 2011 electricity merit badge class 4 2010 national scout jamboree 40 summary of electrical terms 1 alternating current. Simon kenton council 2020 electricity merit badge clinic. The requirements are still pretty similar, but the trend for all new merit badge requirements stresses safety. Electricity merit badge book, boy scouts of america bsa. Electricity merit badge materials ieee emeritbadges project. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Michigan crossroads council stem electricity merit badge. Scouts get some hands on experience with some simple electric circuits and devices. Requirements 2 and 8 need to completed and bring proof. Prior to the clinic, scouts need to have completed requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9a and 11 of the electricity merit badge and bring these projects, his papers with him when heshe reports for the course. Scouts, before your workshop, print the electricity merit badge requirements. Current that regularly reverses direction, traveling first in one direction and then in the opposite direction. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. Check your home for any problems regarding the item.
Scouts that complete requirements 2, 8, 9, and 10 beforehand and speak to a merit badge counselor with a completed workbook during breakfast will receive a completed blue card. Electricity this merit badge requires 2 sessions to complete. Aep electricity merit badge clinic simon kenton council. Electricity merit badge requirements etrailtoeagle. Complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found on pages 46 in this packet. Prior to april, 2019, a scout needs to have completed requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9a and 11 of the electricity merit badge and bring these projects, his papers with him when he report for the course. The learning objective of this srpsponsored boy scout electricity merit badge clinic is to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of electricity and electrical safety through completing all 11 requirements of the electricity merit badge. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the. Some of the options offered in the boy scout merit badge requirements are not offered at the clinic. Ppt electricity%20merit%20badge powerpoint presentation. Aep distribution line mechanic training center 4100 bixby rd. Instructor slides ppt student slides pdf instructor slides ppt student slides pdf instructor slides ppt.
If participants do not attempt the requirements, scouts must follow up with the instructors before a signed blue card will be issued. Those requirements are categorized into one of two categories. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Pre requirements must be completed before attending this event in order to have your merit badge blue card signed off at this event. Make a simple electromagnet and use it to show magnetic attraction and repulsion. Please note one adult is required to manage the group of scouts from their troop in attendance. This worksheet does not reflect the 2004 changes made to the merit badge requirements.
Instructor slides ppt student slides pdf instructor slides ppt student slides pdf instructor slides ppt student slides pdf instructor slides ppt student slides pdf electricity merit badge materials. Demonstrate that you know how to respond to electrical emergencies by doing the following. Read an electric meter and, using your familys electric bill, determine the energy cost from the meter readings. Electricity merit badge instructional material ieee. Over 728,000 scouts earned the electricity merit badge between 1911 and 2007. Electricity merit badge requirements scoutmaster bucky. Requirement 8 make a floor plan wiring diagram of the lights, switches, and outlets for a room in your home.
Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. The pathways to eagle preparation work items for the electricity merit badge are. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2014. One of the merit badge requirements is to build a single pole double throw spdt switch and show that it works. Requirement 2 complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found on pages 46 in this packet. Ppt bsa electricity merit badge powerpoint presentation.
Electricity merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. A scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as they join a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until first class. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information.
The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. The electricity merit badge will be taught by members of the union, giving scouts a hands on opportunity to earn the merit badge. Scouts will complete the pre requirements below, which will prepare them to complete the merit badge under the expert instruction of real electrical engineers. The merit badge counselor certifies completion of requirements and the merit badge patch is presented at a court of honor or troop meeting. Scoutingbsaelectricity merit badge wikibooks, open books. Prior to coming to the merit badge college, it will be necessary for each scout to complete or be prepared to complete the work on selected requirements for most merit badges mb. For the most current and uptodate requirements, go to the bsas official merit badges page. Pse headquarters 355 110th ave ne, bellevue, wa 98004. Scoutingbsaelectricity merit badge wikibooks, open. The course is limited to the first 70 scouts to register online. It must show resistors, capacitors and transistors or integrated circuits. Program for scouts bsa explore all things electricity and complete requirements 3,4,5,6,7, and 11 as you make an electromagnet and simple switch, complete circuits, and more. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Youll find a lot of outdated merit badge requirements online.
For electricity merit badge, scouts must read the merit badge pamphlet as well as finish requirements 2, 7, 8, and 9 prior to attending this event and must be able to demonstrate completion of these requirements. Scouts that do requirements 2,8,9, and 10 beforehand and speak. If something that conducts electricity gives electricity an easy path to the ground, electricity will take it. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. Like all good travelers, electricity takes short cuts whenever it can.
Apr 16, 2019 while doing the requirements for the electricity merit badge, scouts learn about the many uses of electricity, including electromagnets, batteries, home lighting, motors, and more. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Electricity, boy scouts of america, bsa, advancement, merit badge, requirements, scouts. While doing the requirements for the electricity merit badge, scouts learn about the many uses of electricity, including electromagnets, batteries.
Electricity is a powerful and fascinating force of nature. Show how to rescue a person touching a live wire in the home. 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. They will be the onsite goto person for their scouts attending so the pse team can focus on delivering an excellent program. Electricity merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america scout shop. Electricity merit badge requirements these requirements have been. While doing the requirements for the electricity merit badge, scouts learn about the many uses of electricity, including electromagnets, batteries, home lighting, motors, and more. Show which fuse or circuit breaker protects each one. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Electricity merit badge clinic hosted by american electric power, aep when. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge.
Another requirement is to hook up a battery to a light or a buzzer. Boy scouts electricity merit badge clinic requirements and information the electricity merit badge requirements listed below are the ones that will be tested at the clinic either in a paper test or project demonstration form. Complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found in the electricity merit badge pamphlet or one approved by your counselor. Basic electricity concepts and terms a list of several terms, and concepts youll need to know for the merit badge, with fairly complete explanations. Earning the electricity merit badge exposes scouts to the amazing force of nature. Demonstrate that you know how to respond to electrical emergencies. Scouts that do not complete requirements 2, 8, 9, and 10 beforehand will receive a partial blue card. Requirements 4, 5, amd 8 will need to be completed back home cooking. Electricity merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.
Electricity merit badge requirements these requirements have been updated to reflect the changes made in 2004. Complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found in this. Electricity merit badge worksheet a worksheet to help you test your knowledge. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Scoutbook boy scouts electricity merit badge requirements. Discuss with your counselor five ways in which your family can conserve energy. Electricity merit badge contains some graphic images. Prerequirements must be completed before attending this event in order to have your merit badge blue card signed off at this event. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text.
Items in red must be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at pathways to eagle. All requirements are scheduled to be completed at merit badge conclave electricity. Scouts must complete requirement 1 before coming and be prepared to have a discussion with a merit badge counselor. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. Below are the list of requirements for the electronics merit badge. This merit badge pamphlet contains all the information a scout needs to complete the requirements to. Requirements 4ce, 5ah, and 6af need to be completed back home disability awareness. Electricity merit badge requirements requirements, worksheets, links, photos and more. The position and movement of positively and negatively charged particles cause the electric and magnetic effects you will be working on to earn your electricity merit badge. If something that conducts electricity gives electricity an easy path to. Electricity merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet.
Show how to render first aid to a person who is unconscious from electrical shock. Electricity merit badge clinic logistics boy scouts. Scoutingbsaelectricity merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america.
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