Jun. 18, 2008 - Environmental Science
 Ah, Environmental Science. The name makes me cringe. Fortunately, the badge does not. Soumei's been working on it this week, and actually enjoying it.
There are a few PC questions on it, but not as many as I expected. "Explain what is acid rain. In your explanation, tell how it affects plants and the environment and the steps society can take to help reduce its effects." Wonder what the counselor is going to think of Soumei's answer. It's likely different than what he's used to seeing :-).
Since he's such a science geek, he's taking the more difficult route - doing experiments for each of the options. I'm fairly certain when Seijitsu did this at summer camp, he chose the discuss and describe options whenever possible. I appreciate that there ARE options to cater to different boys' personalities.
Soumei has a week and a half to finish the requirements before the merit badge clinic. Before? Yes, before. We try not to do "mills". This one certainly isn't. The boys do as much as possible beforehand, then spend the 8 hours of class time going over their results and learning from a professional -- in this case, a marine geochemist. I love Boy Scouts -- people volunteer their time to teach classes that I would otherwise never be able to afford for S & S.
I'll update after the class. Look for the merit badge. |
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