Rushcliffe Virtual Scout Group

From the cells in our bodies to the energy fuelling our homes and the stars in the night sky, we use science to find out more about the mind-boggling universe we call home. Pop on your safety goggles and get experimenting. To earn your badge, do all three of the science activities below. For each one, take photographs and write explanations to email  your leader showing what you did and what you found out. Safety Science Supervise young people, and only do science activities that are advised and age appropriate for your section. Test activities first, to make sure you’re confident you can lead them safely. Use protective clothing where necessary. Scissors Supervise young people appropriately when they’re using scissors. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people Rubbish and recycling All items should be clean and suitable for this activity. PPE Before completing this activity make sure you have suitable personal protective equipm

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How to earn your badge:  Plan a menu for a weekend event for between four and six people. Include the quantities you’ll need and any dietary needs of the group for cultural, religious or medical reasons. https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/5759/handy-portions-matching-cards.pdf https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/5760/handy-portions-pick-your-portions-and-plan-your-meal.pdf   Cut out the cards from the ‘Matching cards’ sheet and place these face down. Put all the food items on the left and all the portion sizes on the right mix each pile up. Write the portion sizes below somewhere that you can see it.  Palm  – Meat, fish & beans,  Fist  – Fruit & Veg,  Cupped Hand  – Starchy carbohydrates,  Thumb  – Cheese, peanut butter,  Thumbnail  – Oils, butter, sauces  You are looking at food portions and how to know if you’re eating too much or not enough of a certain food group. Take five minutes to look at the sheet in their groups and ask for help from your par

How to earn your badge:  Learn the basic rules of safety and hygiene in the kitchen. Explain why they’re important. T hink of things in the kitchen which may be dangerous or hazards. For example, you might think about electricity, bacteria, sharp objects, or hot things. T hink about things we do to stay safe in the kitchen. You might come up with ideas like wearing oven gloves, washing hands, and wiping surfaces, for example. https://www.rospa.com/rospaweb/docs/campaigns-fundraising/family-safety-week/activity-spot-the-difference.pdf Print out the rospa worksheet can you spot all the hazards? There are lots of dangers in the kitchen. Here are some to talk about with your parent/carer: Kettle with hanging cord – scald, Oven – burn, Pot on stove with handle sticking out – burn, Sharp knives – cut, Water spill on floor – slip, Open lower drawers – trip, Bottle of bleach – poisoning, Drawers – trapped finger, Skateboard – trip, Washing machine – injury risk from machine