Explorer Scout Science and Technology Badge

Choose 1 of the following options:

• Meteorology
  • Regularly record weather observations and measurements over a period of time. You can break up the time if you like – you don’t have to keep continuous records.
  • Demonstrate your skills in meteorological recording and observation to a group of young people.
  • Give a detailed explanation of the formation of clouds and the weather associated with different clouds and fronts.
  • Find out detailed information about how weather maps are produced. Show how you interpret them for use in Scouting activities.
• Mechanic
  • Regularly maintain a mechanical machine over a period of time. You should use the time to learn a variety of techniques.
  • Demonstrate your mechanical knowledge. Explain the principles of operating an engine, gearbox and differential axle.
  • Talk about the safety rules for machine maintenance and how you use the skills you’ve learned responsibly.
• Radio communication
  • Regularly take part in an activity involving in a method of radio communication. You should use the time to learn a variety of techniques and recording activity and develop your skills.
  • Demonstrate a radio communication method to a group of young people.
  • Talk about the rules or codes of practice for radio communication and how to use equipment responsibly.
  • Share your knowledge of radio communication alphabets and internationally recognised call signs and signals.
• Electronics
  • Regularly take part in an activity involving electronics. Use the time to learn a variety of techniques and equipment and improve your skills.
  • Show and explain your project work in electronics to a group of young people. You’re not expected to play the role of an instructor and an appropriate adult should supervise your group.
  • Discuss the safe working practices of electronics and how to use equipment responsibly.
  • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of circuits, components and the symbols used in electronics.
• Astronomy
  • Regularly take part in an astronomy activity. Use a variety of instruments, record your observations over a period of time and show improvement in your skills.
  • Demonstrate your skills in astronomy, including recording and observation, to a group of young people.
  • Learn the meaning of technical astronomical terms. Give a detailed description of our galaxy and solar system, including planets and other bodies.
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of the history of space exploration since 1969.